Thrill seekers will be happy to find out that there is a movie they may not know about, sitting with a 100% rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics. His House is a horror thriller film written and directed by Remi Weekes, from a story by Felicity Evans and Toby Venables. It was released in 2020 and stars Wunmi Mosaku, Sope Dirisu and Matt Smith, among others.
The film's synopsis reads: "A refugee couple makes a harrowing escape from war-torn South Sudan, but then they struggle to adjust to their new life in an English town that has an evil lurking beneath the surface."
The Rotten Tomatoes critics have rated this film with the highest possible accolade, and it is sitting at 100%. Their consensus reads: "Featuring genuine scares through every corridor, His House is a terrifying look at the spectres of the refugee experience and a stunning feature debut for Remi Weekes."
One critic wrote in their review: "His House is a terrifying debut that breathes a fresh voice into the haunted-house subgenre."
"I cannot wait to see what director Remi Weekes does next. His House blew me away," another added.
An audience reviewer described the film as "an absolute masterpiece", while another said it was "the best film I've seen".
There has been much praise for the director, with one reviewer writing: "There's no doubt that director Remi Weekes has a talent for effectively building unnerving tension, and the suspense is naturally crafted through the general atmosphere and tone."
Another critic wrote in their review: "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."
His House is available to watch right now on Netflix.
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