House of Last Things
A mind-bending thriller set in Portland, Oregon about an unspoken tragedy and its effects on a house, its temporary caretakers and the owners, a classical music critic and his wife on a recuperative trip to Italy.
Why it matters
A moody, atmospheric thriller that blends haunted house tropes with psychological ambiguity and a slow-burning sense of dread.
- Portland setting grounds the supernatural in a rainy, urban Northwest vibe rarely seen in haunted house tales.
- The film’s strength lies in its eerie atmosphere and unsettling mood rather than jump scares or clear answers.
- Fans of slow-burn psychological horror and ambiguous storytelling will appreciate its layered narrative and open-ended mysteries.
- While some plot threads meander and the pacing tests patience, those intrigued by haunted spaces as metaphors for trauma will find plenty to dissect here.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
100
Psychological
100
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
85
Survival
17
