House of the Witch Doctor

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  • NR
  • 2016
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • 4.2  (578)

House of the Witch Doctor is a horror movie from 2013, starring Bill Moseley, Leslie Easterbrook, and Allan Kayser. The film follows a group of friends who go on a road trip to celebrate their graduation. However, their celebration turns into a nightmare as they stumble upon an abandoned house, which they soon realize is the home of a deranged doctor who performed twisted experiments on his patients.

The movie begins with a scene of a man in a straitjacket being led into a room with a medical table. We hear screams and see flashes of torture instruments before the screen fades to black. The scene sets the tone for the rest of the film, signaling that we're in for a ride of psychological terror and gore.

Cut to the present day, where we meet college friends Leslie, Kelly, and Kevin, who are on a road trip to celebrate their graduation. They pick up a hitchhiker named Jesse, and the group takes a detour to explore an old, abandoned house. The house is the former home of the infamous Doctor Victor, who performed horrific experiments on his patients. The group decides to spend the night in the house, unaware that they are not alone.

The first half of the movie is dedicated to building tension and establishing the characters. We learn that Leslie (played by Leslie Easterbrook) is a tough cop who is dealing with the recent death of her son. Her friend Kelly (played by Callie Stephens) is more carefree, while Kevin (played by Allan Kayser) is the joker of the group. We also learn that Jesse (played by Devin Sidell) is a runaway who has a dark history of her own.

As night falls, the group starts to experience paranormal activities, including eerie noises and ghostly apparitions. They soon discover that the house has a gruesome history, and Doctor Victor's experiments have left an evil presence that continues to haunt the house.

The second half of the film is where the horror really kicks in. The group starts to experience hallucinations and nightmares, which become increasingly violent and bloody. They are also pursued by the ghosts of Doctor Victor's victims, who seem to be seeking revenge.

The movie's climax takes place in an intense and gruesome scene that involves torture, mutilation, and a final showdown with Doctor Victor himself. The scene is not for the faint-hearted and will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, House of the Witch Doctor is a well-crafted horror movie that manages to terrify its audience with its blend of psychological terror and gore. The performances by the main cast are solid, with Bill Moseley giving a standout performance as Doctor Victor. The movie's atmosphere is dark and creepy, and the sound design adds to the overall sense of dread.

While the movie does have its flaws (including some predictable moments and uneven pacing in the first half), it's still an enjoyable watch for horror fans who love a good scare. If you're looking for a movie that will keep you up at night, House of the Witch Doctor is definitely worth checking out.

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Description
  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 27 min
  • IMDB Rating
    4.2  (578)
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