House | Blu-ray

The epicenter of J-horror as a cinema sub-genre. There are some absolutely wonderful classic horror films from the decades preceding, and a wealth of films that have gone on to international recognition and acclaim from the decades that followed, but sooner or later it feels like everything comes back to Nobuhiko Obayashi's landmark 1977 production.

A seemingly simple tale about a young woman who returns to her ancestral home, hoping to create a deeper connection to her roots, House unfolds into an entirely unpredictable series of phantasmagorical, demonic horror set pieces. Amazing practical effects blend with beautiful set design and lighting to create one of the most unique and influential pieces in genre history.

For fans of modern horror looking to delve deeper into the genre's roots, House is a fundamental text. Not just in J-cinema, but for the future of spooky cinema all around the world.