A refugee couple escapes Sudan during a time of war and arrives in England, only to have to adjust to a new reality and face a ghost that follows them to their new house.
Welcome to a journey that no one is welcome. A soul-wrenching and haunting experience that no one should ever have. Yet, hundreds of thousands, unknown to us, do to this very day. His House, feature debut for Remi Weekes, is a drama with horror elements whose natural drama is more horrifying than its supernatural horror. Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku carry the film on their shoulders and manage to pass on to the viewer all the survivor’s guilt and immigration’s hostility but also the sense of having nothing left! Matt Smith always adds flavour to everything he’s in.
It is not a “haunted house” horror film. It is a haunted conscience film and an introduction to a different set of beliefs and norms in the “civilised” world. It is well-written and brilliantly shot, and Jo Willems’ cinematography deserves extra credit.
Keep your mind open and expect nothing beforehand. This brave attempt from both Netflix and BBC Films gives a taste of what it feels like to be a stranger and struggle in a world that sees you as a piece of s*it or a laughing stock at best.
P.S. You can enjoy more Dirisu in Gangs of London (2020) and Mosaku in Lovecraft County (2020).
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