The House (2022)
The anthology film “The House” on Netflix consists of three different stories, all taking place in the same house, but seemingly in different times. Each of these stories addresses different fears and paranoia, quickly creating discomfort through their atmosphere and stop-motion animation.
In the first story, a family receives a suspicious offer that is too good to be true. They only have to leave all their belongings behind and move into the titular house, where more is hidden.
The second story is about a rat living in a modern version of the house, trying to find buyers to purchase it from him. What lurks beneath the house seems to be ignored for too long, until ultimately, it can no longer be ignored.
The last story takes place in an apocalyptic water landscape, where the house still stands. A cat living there desperately tries to renovate it, even as the water rises and threatens to flood the house.
Overall, the three stories feel like different nightmares that evoke uncomfortable feelings, escalating further: misunderstanding, disgust, and powerlessness.
