The House at the End of Time — Film Review
Horror fans are privy to thousands of films that focus on haunted houses. In the 21st century, it can become tedious to constantly watch movies that collapse into cliches and parodies of itself. To avoid these pitfalls, The House at the End of Time relies on intelligent writing, fantastic acting, and an elaborate plot.
At the film’s beginning, the viewer is immediately dropped into a terrifying scene where a mother, Dulce (Ruddy Rodriguez), attempts to survive in a dangerous setting. We have no idea what is happening, but it feels incredibly refreshing to find yourself amid horror without a slow-paced buildup. The confusion never goes away as the viewer is thrown through different spaces and times. The film’s intelligence is astounding due to the complexity of the camerawork, acting, and plot lines. The Venezuelan setting is used in full effect, and local sounds or music can be heard throughout the film. The acting is incredible. All the actors are Venezuelan and mostly unknown in the United States, resulting in a refreshing circumstance. Themes of time travel, repentance, mental illness, and family stressors collide to create a 101-minute film reel that is perfectly paced and forever exciting.
Whenever a movie connects the dots for you, it may inevitably take away a sense of ambiguity that horror fans love. The House at the End of Time may perfectly twist and warp every plotline by the…
