Horror Action Thriller House of the Dead Collection

House of the Dead

Name: House of the Dead
Director: Uwe Boll
Genre: Horror, Action, Thriller
Released: 2003-01-01
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 3.1
Cast: Jonathan Cherry, Tyron Leitso, Clint Howard, Ona Grauer, Sonya Salomaa

2003Dir. Uwe Boll1h 30m

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Runtime1h 30m

Released2003

Budget$12M

Box office$13.8M

DirectorUwe Boll

About This Movie

House of the Dead is quite the ride, isn't it? Uwe Boll takes the video game lore and cranks it up to eleven. The film's pacing is all over the place, like a frantic rave crashing into a zombie apocalypse. You get these chaotic party scenes that sharply contrast with the horror elements. The practical effects, while not top-tier, have a certain charm, especially if you dig that early 2000s vibe. The performances are definitely mixed; some actors seem to be hamming it up, which adds to the unintentional humor. It's not just about zombies, though—there's this weird undercurrent of rebellion against authority. The whole package is just a wild mash-up, really. Worth a watch if you appreciate a certain type of madness in your horror.

Released on DVD in 2003, later on Blu-ray in 2010.Filmed in Canada, with a budget of around $12 million.Features a mix of practical effects and CGI, typical of early 2000s films.Part of a larger video game adaptation trend during that era.