Episode 79: House (1977)

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This week our hosts return to House (1977) by director Nobuhiko Obayashi. From wiki: “House (Japanese: ハウス, Hepburn: Hausu) is a 1977 Japanese experimental comedy horror film directed and produced by Nobuhiko Obayashi. It is about a schoolgirl traveling with her six friends to her ailing aunt's country home, where they come face to face with supernatural events as the girls are, one by one, devoured by the home. It stars mostly amateur actors, with only Kimiko Ikegami and Yōko Minamida having any notable previous acting experience. The musical score was performed by the rock band Godiego.

Also discussed or mentioned: Vidiots, The Great Muppet Caper and a lot about Muppets, Back to the Beach (1987), Pandemonium (1982), Josh hates spoofs, Wings of Desire, Lil’ Mama and more.

NEXT WEEK is a special double feature of Eloy de la Iglesia films: CANNIBAL MAN and NO ONE HEARD THE SCREAM, both streaming on SHUDDER.

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