Criterion Releases Nobuhiko Obayashi's HOUSE

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 10/27/10 at 7:06pm

No not the TV show, not that silly William Katt movie, either.

This is HOUSE from 1977. A fantasy horror film for little girls (I think) that is a cross between Sam Raimi and Sid & Marty Krofft. I could go on for pages how totally excellent this movie is...but there really are no words. Just get it on your Netflix NOW!
HOUSE trailer

[ghostlight2]

Posted: 10/27/10 at 7:21pm

Oh dear God! This clip is particularly trippy:
Not-so-happy cat and deadly lampshade

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 10/27/10 at 7:26pm

Apparently, the DVD is loaded with extras. Borstal is happy!


Seriously, check this out before the Gaga does the inevitable homage.

[jasonf]

Posted: 10/27/10 at 7:33pm

We went to a special screening of this in Philly about six months ago - it was a STRANGE movie (to say the least).