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The House of Screaming Death is a British horror anthology film that was released in 2017, directed by theatre director and filmmaker, Alex Bourne. The film stars Ian McNeice, Craig Edwards and Cameron Moon. Set in the beautiful English countryside, the movie tells the story of four strangers who, during a memorable train journey, hear the tale of the House of Screaming Death. They decide to spend the night inside the haunted house and soon learn the true meaning of fear.

The first tale, entitled "The Lady in Grey," is about a wealthy man whose daughter falls in love with a poor man. The man forbids the relationship and the young couple runs away. However, the woman dies giving birth to a daughter without her father knowing. The man loses his wealth but promises to find his granddaughter. Years later while alone in the mansion, the man begins to see the ghost of his dead daughter and her child, begging for acceptance.

The second tale, called "The Witch in the Mirror," follows a young woman named Beatrice, who visits a local witch. Beatrice is hoping the witch will perform a spell that will help her get revenge on her unfaithful lover. However, she is warned that magic is not a toy and if she is not careful, she could summon a much darker force. Beatrice does not heed the warnings, and chaos ensues.

The third tale is called "The Vampyre's Ghost," and follows a young woman’s obsession with the legend of a local vampire. She finds herself drawn to his portrait and becomes sexually aroused by it. Later, she meets the vampire's ghost in the flesh and experiences a desire for him that she cannot resist.

The final tale entitled "The Diabolique Experiment" has a group of scientists who were once involved in an experiment that went wrong. Their twisted creation - a fearful monster - returns to disturb them, making them pay for their actions many years ago.

The House of Screaming Death is a film that honours the horror genre, and it’s clear that the filmmakers put a lot of effort into each of the four tales. The film’s director was clearly influenced by various characteristics of the horror genre, with the film balancing eerie storytelling with a sense of self-awareness that never takes itself too seriously. In terms of pacing, The House of Screaming Death offers little room to breathe, keeping its audience on the edge of their seats with well-timed jumps and scares throughout.

The direction and cinematography are both excellent. The locations are beautiful and the sets are stunningly crafted. However, it’s the sound and special effects that stand out the most. The soundtrack does a tremendous job of setting the mood throughout the movie, creating a hauntingly eerie atmosphere that adds significantly to the film’s overall horror genre feel.

One of the standout performances in the movie is Ian McNeice, who plays the narrator, an eerie and mysterious train attendant. His character serves as a means of bridging the four short stories together, the glue that holds everything in the film together.

Most of the actors involved in the film’s four tales give satisfactory performances. While none are particularly groundbreaking, the ensemble cast works well together to keep the film feeling cohesive. The production design is also tremendous, managing to inject personality into each of the different tales.

Overall, The House of Screaming Death is an impressive horror anthology film that manages to deliver four different tales of the horror genre with a love and respect that will resonate with fans of the genre. The acting is well executed, the special effects are great, and the sound design is chilling. For anyone who loves a good ghost story or a thrilling experience, The House of Screaming Death is most definitely worth a watch.

The House of Screaming Death is a 2018 horror movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.6.