House IV

"Home deadly home."

1992 1h 35m EN

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★4.7TMDB · 106

ThrillerHorrorComedy

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Unaware that it’s plagued by a host of supernatural phenomena, a mother and her daughter, still reeling from a car crash that claimed the life of Roger Cobb, move into the old family homestead to start a new life.

“Home deadly home.”

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Cast

Terri Treas
Kelly Cobb
William Katt
Roger Cobb
Scott Burkholder
Burke
Denny Dillon
Verna Klump
Melissa Clayton
Laurel Cobb
Dabbs Greer
Dad
Ned Romero
Ezra
Ned Bellamy
Lee

Credits

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Director: Lewis Abernathy
Writers: Geof Miller, Geof Miller, Jim Wynorski
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "House Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lewis Abernathy, shot by James Mathers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Harry Manfredini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Seth Gaven shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Terri Treas and William Katt and Scott Burkholder carry the top of the cast.

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Marketing tagline: "Home deadly home.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104449 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lewis Abernathy directs. James Mathers behind the camera. Harry Manfredini scores. Seth Gaven cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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134 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "House Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Lewis Abernathy, shot by James Mathers. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Harry Manfredini. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Seth Gaven shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Terri Treas and William Katt and Scott Burkholder carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Home deadly home.".
8IMDB entry: tt0104449 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: James Mathers
Original score: Harry Manfredini
Editing: Seth Gaven
Production design: Milo
Costume design: Mona May
Makeup / hair: Jeri Baker
Sound: Phillip Seretti
Stunt coordinator: Kane Hodder
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: House IV (1992)

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House Collection

An American comedy horror film series.

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Wuchak2026-04-20
★ 6/10
William Katt returns for the final “House” film After the grim previous flick in the franchise, “The Horror Show,” this one returns to the creative horror-comedy of the first two movies, minus the spirit of high adventure of the second. Since, “House III” wasn’t successful at the box office, this was the first installment to be released direct-to-video. Yet several of the same people were involved behind the camera, including main-man Sean S. Cunningham. Katt is also back as Roger Cobb from the first film, although his role isn’t as prominent. Despite the happy ending of “House,” Roger and ex-wife Sandy didn’t get back together, and she evidently got custody of Jimmy. So, Roger married Kelly (Terri Treas) and they have a daughter, Laurel (Melissa Clayton), which might be Roger’s stepdaughter (if we are to go by the mere seven years between films). Details of such things are never explained; they’re just assumed. In any case, Roger inherits the family manor out in the middle of nowhere in SoCal and that’s the focus of the movie. His stepbrother (Scott Burkholder) wants him to break his oath to not sell the house for reasons revealed. Meanwhile noble neighbor Ezra (Ned Romero) offers interesting revelations. The story is mundane compared to the first two films and therefore less ambitious. In this sense it’s similar to “House III,” along with its focus on the family, which creates welcome human interest. However, like I said, it’s not as grim. The quirky amusement returns as the story progresses. As with the prior movie, there’s some influence from the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” flicks. Kelly is the focus, and I appreciate Terri Treas’ unique winsomeness. The camera doesn’t fail to capture her beauty. As for Melissa Clayton as the 12-13 years-old daughter, she was actually 19 years-old during shooting. This is the final film in the franchise, but a movie was announced in 2023 to relaunch the series, which has yet to manifest (and maybe never will). If you’re interested in a similar film (to this one) that’s not part of the official series, try Frank Peretti’s “House” from 2008. It runs 1h 35m and was filmed in 1991. The house exterior scenes were shot in Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch in Saugus, California, which is located 36 miles north of Hollywood (just north of Santa Clarita), as well as Thomas W. Phillips Residence in Los Angeles for the house interior scenes, which is located 7-8 miles south of the Hollywood Sign. GRADE: B-

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