House of Spoils
An ambitious chef opens a restaurant on a remote estate where she battles kitchen chaos, crushing self doubts… and a haunting presence who threatens to sabotage her at every turn.
Why it matters
An atmospheric fusion of culinary ambition and supernatural dread that simmers with potential but never quite boils over.
- Ariana DeBose anchors the film with a charismatic, intense performance that cuts through the kitchen chaos.
- The remote estate setting blends gothic isolation with the claustrophobia of a high-stakes kitchen, tapping into folk horror’s haunted-house tradition.
- Practical effects and moody cinematography build a palpable unease, even if the narrative leans on familiar horror tropes.
- Fans of haunted culinary thrillers or character-driven supernatural tales will find something to savor, though those craving innovation might find it undercooked.
Directors
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
86
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
14
Survival
33
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