Netflix's horror film His House has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with viewers and critics alike praising its blend of genuine scares and emotional depth. Released in 2020, the film is written and directed by Remi Weekes and stars Wunmi Mosaku, Sope Dirisu, and Matt Smith.
The story follows a refugee couple from South Sudan struggling to adapt to life in an English town, only to discover an evil presence lurking beneath the surface. Critics have described it as a 'terrifying look at the specters of the refugee experience' and a 'stunning feature debut' for Weekes.
On Reddit, fans have called it the 'best horror' since Midsommar and The House That Jack Built, noting its effective mix of supernatural horror and real-world refugee trauma. One viewer commented: 'It works as an emotional horror film with some genuinely chilling moments.'
The film's success lies in its ability to subvert haunted house tropes while delivering a poignant drama about survivor's guilt. Social media users have highlighted standout scenes, including a striking sunset ocean sequence and a haunting witch encounter.
Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus states: 'Featuring genuine scares through every corridor, His House is a terrifying look at the specters of the refugee experience and a stunning feature debut for Remi Weekes.' Fans eagerly await the director's next project, with one reviewer noting the film 'breathes a fresh voice into the haunted-house subgenre.'
