I picked this up at Redbox when it looked like the best of what I hadn't already seen from there, and was pleasantly surprised. As many others have stated, the premise is old, people stuck in a place from which they inexplicably cannot escape, but the "twist" is new (at least to me). There are some plot holes, and one GIGANTIC hole in particular, but if you're able to do some suspension of belief, you'll enjoy the movie. The cover/promo picture is misleading and insinuates it's gory, but there's relatively little gore. The acting is decent and the DVD includes a "behind the scenes" special feature which I always enjoy.In short, if you're a fan of the genre and not sure what to watch, you'll probably like this movie.

This movie is part of a horror sub-genre we could define as "cyclic movies", where at the end one or more of the characters return where they were at the beginning, or, like in this case, where other characters were at the beginning. I can name a lot of them: "House", "Farmhouse", "Reeker" , "Dark Country", and so on. I have to admit this is not my favourite horror genre, but in everyone of the four titles I have previously mentioned I can find something interesting. This one, instead, is really boring, and its length is clearly utterly exorbitant because of the really poor script. Thus, if you are not a die-hard fan of "paranormal house" movies I strongly suggest not to loose time with this one.

House Hunting (AKA: The Wrong House) is written and directed by Eric Hurt. It stars Marc Singer, Art LaFleur, Hayley Dumond, Janey Gioiosa, Paul McGill, Rebeka Kennedy and Victoria Vance. Music is by Jason Lewis and Cody James and cinematography by Todd Free (Eric Hurt as well).Two families with "issues" are out searching for a new home and are drawn to an isolated farmhouse out in the sticks. Upon arrival it soon becomes clear that something is not right, more so when when they rescue a fleeing girl whose tongue appears to have been cut out. Desperately trying to get away from the house, the families find that no matter which way they drive, they always end up back at the house...Some on line sites have the film listed as a thriller, this is a mistake, House Hunting is definitely a horror movie, in fact it's a worthy 18 certificate in the UK. It's a film that has slipped under the radar somewhat and is far better than its unknown standing hints at. On one proviso, mind!It isn't a spoiler to say that this is in keeping with the sub-genre of horror that uses a Twilight Zone type mystery at its core, since it's revealed very early on that these families are in some sort of purgatory. Similar films to this would be Dead End and Triangle, so if that type of repeat "WTF is going on?" formula is your thing then this is well worth taking a peak at.It's never a terrifying film, one to make you jump out of your seats at regular intervals, and even though there is some serious blood moments, gore hounds are unlikely to be praising this from the roof tops for fulfilling their blood induced hunger. But it has a wonderfully eerie vibe to it, a sense of doom that director Hurt enhances with close up filming and oblique angles, while the continuing presence of spectral beings, their reasons for haunting keeping the mystery element strong, ensures there's edginess in the plotting.The acting is decent for this type of production, as is the tech credits elsewhere. This is a well crafted horror mystery picture. True, Hurt leans heavily on influences, with a bit of Agatha Christie, a bit of The Machinist and a bit taken from films like the ones mentioned earlier, meaning it's not exactly ripe with freshness. However, Hurt has put is own spin on the formula and thankfully his finale is suitably rewarding.As horror continues to eat itself with a ream of remakes and sequels, it's nice to see little known horror film makers at least trying to make a new mark. This is worthy of support so give it a chance and you may be as pleasantly surprised as I was. 7/10

"Two very different families search for the perfect house to call home. When both families show up at a deserted farmhouse, it quickly becomes clear that something is not right. After rescuing Hanna, a lost girl whose tongue has been cut out, they discover that every attempt to leave the farm takes them right back to the front door" I bought this film of the shelf in a supermarket, quite cheap and figured well the bad acting will be amusing at least since most films I buy like that are! Well I put it off for a week or so and was at a loose end so thought why not give it a watch.I am so glad I did - I was glued! It's not your typical gore-fest most Horror lovers seem to like nowadays, more cerebral as the characters descend into desperation and become haunted by their own personal demons the longer they are trapped. The film doesn't explain itself to you and requires you to put yourself in that mindset - what would you do? and I think that is what a lot of people don't like, it just is.The acting was convincing enough, characters believable and setting was relatable. The actors in the film I hadn't heard of except for Marc Singer who was in Beastmaster (1982)when I was 4/5, but that didn't bother me. I hated the characters who were nasty and empathised with others who were trying to make the best of it which means to me they are doing a good enough job.Overall, a good find. If you want all out horror, gore and jumping out of your seat terror then this is not for you. However, if you find you want something interesting and creepy give it a go!