THE VAULT

Housebound (2014) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.8/100

Terror gets domesticated.

The Premise

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 Terrifies Us

Categorized under Horror Comedy, Housebound taps into fundamental fears. The 6.8/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of superstition, haunted house, father-in-law continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.