• Horror
• Thriller

House of Spoils 2024

House of Spoils (2024) is a supernatural culinary-horror thriller directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, starring Ariana DeBose as a driven chef who opens a fine‑dining restaurant on a remote estate—but soon finds herself battling strange decay, kitchen chaos, and a haunting presence tied to the land’s previous owner .🍽 Plot Overview The unnamed Chef leaves her high-pressure job to open a restaurant with her partner in an old estate. The space, while picturesque, is plagued by mold, bugs, spoiled food—and a supernatural force. After discovering a hidden witch’s garden and using its ingredients, her dishes initially succeed, but tensions rise as ghostly signs intensify. The climax sees her embracing nature’s power, merging pagan elements into her cooking to impress patrons—and claim her destiny.📺 Where to Watch Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video globally.🧭 Critics & Audience Rotten Tomatoes: 40% critics score; 39% audience ratings. Critics describe it as visually engaging but lacking depth and scares: “Presentation down but empty calories”. “A shallow, half‑baked horror that plays it safe”. Heaven of Horror rated it 3/5, praising DeBose while acknowledging its uneven tone. Decider notes its theatrical staging and genre blending (“kitchen drama with witchy feminist themes”), but criticizes the underdeveloped character arc. The Hindu and Times of India call it a muddled experiment that struggles to deliver real horror impact. Reddit reactions highlight its “decent for October watch” quality, but note pacing issues and unclear payoff:“not much for culinary horror but it was a good movie for October!”“It could have leaned into some horror/supernatural elements more but that wasn’t the aim … satisfied”✅ Is It Worth Watching? Watch it if you appreciate culinary atmospheres, enjoy Ariana DeBose’s performance, and like folk‑horror mixed with chef drama. Skip it if you seek strong scares, cohesive storytelling, or a fully fleshed‑out character journey—many critics say it trades powerful storytelling for aesthetic mood.🧾 Conclusion House of Spoils (2024) is an atmospheric, genre-blending horror film that combines kitchen drama with supernatural folklore. While it offers a strong central performance from Ariana DeBose and visually striking scenes, it falls short in delivering consistent scares or a fully cohesive narrative. The film is worth a watch if you're into slow-burn horror with a culinary twist and feminist undertones—but it may feel undercooked for those expecting traditional horror thrills or a tight plot. Read More

• 2024
• 1 h : 41 min
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