Housebound
When Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention, she's forced to come to terms with her unsociable behaviour, her blabbering mother and a hostile spirit who seems less than happy about the new living arrangement.
Why it matters
A sharp blend of horror and comedy that reinvents the haunted house trope with Kiwi charm and dark wit.
- Balances genuine scares with laugh-out-loud moments without sacrificing either side’s impact.
- Features a standout lead performance from Morgana O’Reilly, anchoring the film’s blend of sass and vulnerability.
- Practical effects and atmospheric tension build a claustrophobic, unsettling home environment that feels lived-in and creepy.
- Perfect for fans of genre mashups who appreciate when humor doesn’t undercut horror but heightens its emotional stakes.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
0
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
14
Survival
50
