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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 21 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 21 m

Summary Their relationship on the rocks, a young Brooklyn couple heads to a remote B&B to work things out. But from the moment they arrive at The Happy House it's one disaster after another, and they soon begin to suspect they've wandered into a real life horror movie. Events escalate from weird to terrifying as they contend with the house's bat...

Directed By: D.W. Young

Written By: D.W. Young

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 21 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • First Run Features
  • 1 h 21 m

The Happy House

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User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 7 User Ratings
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Summary Their relationship on the rocks, a young Brooklyn couple heads to a remote B&B to work things out. But from the moment they arrive at The Happy House it's one disaster after another, and they soon begin to suspect they've wandered into a real life horror movie. Events escalate from weird to terrifying as they contend with the house's bat...

Directed By: D.W. Young

Written By: D.W. Young

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Apr 30, 2013
It's hard to be certain whether the film's placidity is an ironic gag, but the modesty at work turns out to be pretty likable, as strange as that sounds.
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Apr 29, 2013
D.W. Young navigates his varying moods with an ease that's particularly impressive for a director making his feature debut, but he never capitalizes on his ability to coax down our guard.
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wesgol
Sep 26, 2013
Great movie. Rare combination of high tension as well as several laughs that all works well together. The character development and acting is superb. I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Athiker
Sep 25, 2013
Highly entertaining twist on the awkward B&B experience that turns a couples attempt to reconcile their marriage into a freakish jaunt through a maze of masterful deviant character portrayals and creatively clever plot consequences. Loved the undertone imagery, from the pointed background rhythm of the cuckoo clocks to the fear of the seemingly domed fate of the trapped vacationers, "like fish in a barrel Great sound track and character symmetry.
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May 2, 2013
The film, a sleepy, low-budget affair, merely enacts a series of horror movie clichés, as if that were enough. Its bland actors and wit-free script do nothing with the familiar elements but present them.
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Wilmado
Sep 25, 2013
I totally enjoyed this movie. With its quirky cast of characters and haunting soundtrack, it made me laugh, cry and shriek in horror. A good watch for Halloween.
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moviemogul
Sep 27, 2013
Pulls you in and keeps you chuckling with its ironic take on the creepy B&B experience of sharing a home with a complete stranger, with all their quirks and baggage. Some real gems in the character lineup. A refreshing, droll take on the horror genre.
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Moray
May 4, 2013
To me some movies are memorable but most are not. This little movie somehow managed to entrench itself firmly in my mind and just won't let go. I really enjoyed the odd cast of characters and the visual tone. The music/soundtrack is great. If you've ever wondered why you try to avoid bed and breakfasts at all cost this movie may provide a clue.
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Production Company Wild Emperor Productions, Happy House Productions
Release Date May 3, 2013
Duration 1 h 21 m
Rating Not Rated
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Tagline It's the B&B you always dreaded. And that's on a normal day.
Website http://www.facebook.com/happyhousefilm
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