S3.E18: House (1985) – Trauma, Monsters & One of the Weirdest '80s Horror Films

We’re back with another cult favorite—House (1985)! This bizarre blend of haunted house chills, creature effects, and offbeat comedy is one of the strangest horror films to come out of the ‘80s—and tonight we’re breaking it all down.  Tim, Johnathan, and special guest Rook dive into the story, direction, effects, and legacy of House. From its over-the-top creature designs to its unexpected themes of grief and trauma, this is a film that deserves another look.  And as always—you can shape the average score. Submit your own review and see how your take impacts the final average at the end of the episode!  ✨ Be part of the conversation! Submit your own score here: 👉 https://tr.ee/iGtZ-DpOO6 📚 Want more horror? Check out our books on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/bUtniBd 🎧 Check out our friends at Zencastr and get 30% off your first 3 months of Zencastr Pro: 👉 https://zen.ai/theaveragereviews 📖 Enjoy $5.00 off your first purchase when you use Tim Umpleby’s code “TIMOTHYREADS” at checkout: 👉 https://pangobooks.com/TIMOTHYREADS ⸻  👻 Topics Covered: – Why House is more than just a horror comedy – Practical effects & bizarre creature design – PTSD and trauma hiding under the comedy – Where it stands in ‘80s horror history – The strange legacy of the House franchise  ⸻  💬 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe to help us keep building this horror-loving community.  #House1985 #80sHorror #TheAverageReviews #CultClassic #CreatureFeature #HorrorPodcast #RetroHorror #HorrorCommunity #FilmDiscussion