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Netflix viewers have been left petrified by a lesser-known horror film that has managed to secure the uncommon achievement of a flawless 100 percent rating on review site, Rotten Tomatoes.
His House, directed by Remi Weekes, was launched on Netflix in 2020 and narrates the tale of a refugee family escaping from South Sudan and settling in a small English town. However, their
new home conceals a terrifying secret. The dilapidated house, damp with peeling wallpaper and dated furniture, is located on the fringes of London. The family also faces racism and suspicion
from their neighbours following their ordeal. Living under strict conditions to avoid deportation, the family strives to blend in with their new community. However, the mother, Rial,
detects an evil presence in their home and concludes that an apeth, or night witch, had taken residence with the previous occupant. She undergoes a series of horrifying flashbacks she
believes are real, including being transported back to South Sudan on the day of a massacre she narrowly escaped, reports the Mirror US. A shocking twist left fans of the horror thriller
stunned, while critics showered nothing but commendation for the impactful film. Following its release, The Guardian praised the film, stating: "There are strong performances from
Dirisu and Mosaku, acing roles of great technical and emotional difficulty, securing our investment in their journey, one that has greater stakes than the average haunted house horror. At a
tight 93 minutes, Weekes knows how to pace his story with the assurance of a film-maker with far more experience, a tenacious calling card that should pique the interest of observant
Hollywood execs as it simultaneously scares its way into your house when it lands on Netflix." His House boasts a flawless score on Rotten Tomatoes, garnering acclaim for its
suspenseful narrative and gripping tension. One reviewer said: "I cannot wait to see what director Remi Weekes does next. His House blew me away with how it successfully reinvents the
haunted house story to explore the horrors of being an immigrant in a xenophobic world." Another critic highlighted the film's unique qualities: "Educational, profoundly scary
and an experience that delights in taking unexpected routes, this film is one of those debut features that makes you want to keep track of everything a director does from here on out."
A third critic said: "A multi-layered British-set haunted house film that skillfully weaves socio-political commentary, an engrossing character study, and unnerving visual
frights.." Meanwhile, fans are still reeling from the film's unforeseen plot twist. One viewer said: "An actual scary horror film, and for a British person, even though
I'm not a refugee, it's quite relatable, which helps, very atmospheric and well-made, couldn't recommend enough quite underrated in the horror community as well from what
I've seen." Another added: "I really enjoyed this film. The twist was unexpected and it was a really interesting premise. Scary in various ways, would definitely
recommend." A third wrote: "Had me seeing faces in my own holes in my walls! Very scary, loved it. Must see." His House is currently available for streaming on Netflix.