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Psychological terror has never been easy to convey on film and only a elect few actors are able to visualise this through their actions and voice-words, Richard Kyanka is one of these. A performance reminiscent of James Caan in Misery or J.T. Walsh in any of the films he done.

The other leading role is played by the equally proficient Kevin Bowen. Playing a suspicious police officer that immediately asserts himself as a character that should not be taken at face value. You will see flashes of arrogant genius as pure as any seen in Tom Berenger's Sniper trilogy.

Technically this movie isn't going to win many prizes, but the prizes it does win will probably be deserved.

It astonishes me how well this short film (much-anticipated in the Appleton film circuit) was able to deliver the fresh goods. "Doom House" is able to simultaneously shock the viewer with breathtaking cinematography, while at the same time forcing them into the world of Reginald (Kyanka). It is usually the case that a film's director will be caught up in creative eccentricities, and so, overplay one aspect of production, and fail to take care with another: the 'style vs. substance' effect, if you will. But this film certainly doesn't fall prey to that, as every single shot sings out the same, poignant message: and neither does its well-roundedness make it mediocre.

The only drawback is that Mr. Kyanka anticipates the sequel by putting on a performance that is reminiscent of Guy Pearce.

Doom House is a fun little project, but that's all it is. More importantly, this film is "not" more things than it "is."

This movie is not 74 minutes long, it was never at Cannes, it has not won any awards, and the viewer comments up to this point are purposefully false and misleading.

As a matter of fact, this film is actually not even a film. It's the product of two kids playing with a hand-held camera. It's only a coincidence that the "director" is the owner of a very large forum on the Internet.

The comments are from his forum subordinates in FYAD, and are almost completely false as to the movie's relevance to current events or "deep inner meaning."

This movie is everything a real movie is not, but that's not really a bad thing. It's a fun parody of bad horror films, but other than that, it's just 2 guys having fun with the family camcorder.

Owning a DVD burner, a couple of CD art stickers, a $200 camera, and having the day off does not make a home movie an international film.

The first five minutes of this film were like being the cue ball on a pool table that never worked and had been sitting in someone's basement for the last 15 years. Utterly amazing. Just watching the title text drool down the screen was an experience I'll never forget.

Following the opening sequence is film-making that would make the best David Lynch look like James Brown. It's a very lucid experience; for a second you forget you're watching Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka making magic in front of the camera, and it almost feels like you're floating down the Nile on a raft made of the best directors of the last 20 years lashed together and stuffed full of mud (so their orifices don't fill up with water).

This is a brilliant piece of work that will not be forgotten.

Reginald P. Linux is coping with the death of his beloved wife, so he decides to move to surburbia and start a new life in his new home. However, a dark and sinister force is stalking Reginald, and only he and a wacky but lovable cop can stop the evil that threatens not only Regiald's life, but the entire world.

Doom House represents the best of low-budget horror. With its use of hand-held video, it is able to achieve the feeling that you are standing along side Reginald. The SFX, though cheap, convey the dark and brooding atmosphere unlike any film I have seen before or since. And the twist ending is one of the best out there.

Though weighing in at a lite 15 minutes (the 240-minute Director's Cut is planned for release in 2007), Doom House packs enough punch to make it one of the best horror films of the last 25 years, if not one of the best ever.

This film is truly a low-budget masterpiece that should have the major studios "shaking in their boots." The compelling story of a young widower and his agonizing descent into madness -- prompted by the tenacious haunting of a nefarious figurine -- is propelled along by the chilling soundtrack, breathtaking special effects, and insightfully clever dialog. Richard Kyanka shows a unique ability to multitask as writer, director, and lead actor.

A true highlight of this film, however, is the brilliant work of Kevin Bowen, portraying a police officer who befriends the protagonist, but whose motives soon come into question. Undeterred by any mere plot twist or catflap, Bowen hits every mark and delivers every line with unparalleled pathos. Moviegoers should expect future brilliance from this young and versatile actor, who also put in some work as the film's co-director.

This is not a film to be missed, and we can only hope it will represent the beginning of a new era in the world of low-budget, independent film-making.

It's not often that one is treated to something as thought provoking and entertaining as Doom House, but that's what we've come to expect from Kyanka Bowen Productions.

The story begins with a scene of Reginald P. Linux arriving at his new house. Ever since his wife passed away, he had been looking for the perfect home to start fresh and leave behind his heartbreak and depression.

As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that the house he had picked may not have been the wisest choice. Doom and terror follow, as Reginald P. Linux struggles to survive as things become stranger and stranger in his newfound home. I jumped out of my seat countless times while watching! With several plot-twists, suspenseful surprises, and special effects on par with some of the greatest films of the year; This movie is a no brainer must-have flick that belongs on the DVD shelf of anyone with a pulse. And don't let the budget fool you, this is one quality movie that is definitely worth your time and money.

This is an Indy horror flick. But don't let that scare you away! This movie definitely goes against the grain with something I like to call "Scaracters." This is an edge of your seat, jaw dropper with a twist of such caliber that hasn't been seen since 'The Sixth Sense.'There isn't gore or nudity in this film, and that's what makes it refreshingly different from your standard horror movie. It also doesn't use any of those cheap scare tactics you see in every run of the mill Ring ripoff nowadays.

When you watch this movie, you are legitimately scared. First, you are scared for the characters. Rich Kyanka is moving in this film. He can make you cry with a subtle face movement. Kevin Bowen excels in this film at well, but he is almost overshadowed by the gritty realism Kyanka brings to the table. Secondly, you are scared for yourself. The first time you see this movie, you may have to stop it to catch your breath. It's that good.

The plot twists and turns will no doubt leave you guessing the way they left me and my friends guessing, and I have faith in the fact that it will take several viewings to catch everything that brings together the "doom house" universe in ways you won't see coming.

Doom House is one of those films that you watch and stare at in awe. It's frank look at the human condition through the eyes of what appears to be just an ordinary average guy, who as the film progresses turns out to be the equivalent of a kind of sublime mid-western Zen Master who's travels serve to teach him not only about the House and it's importance to him, but to all of humanity.

The film is Richard Kyanka's debut on DVD, though he has produced some quality digital media, most notably the interactive experience titled "Dance Dance Karnov" chronicling one Italian sous chef's quest for self discovery while shopping for hats.

Like "Karnov", Doom House is a philosophical masterpiece, challenging one's perception of truth at the most fundamental level. Does Kant actually bring together the whole of western philosophical thought? Doom House won't tell you, but it will tell you why it doesn't matter and make you wonder if Kant actually meant all those things he wrote about morality.

Definitely a film to watch for any fan of thought provoking cinema.

Sure, it's low-budget. There are some minor glitches, but this film exudes something every Hollwood big-wig could stand to learn again: A sincere passion for film making.

Look at Kyanka as the tortured widower Linux. His role is nothing short of multidimensional; his devotion to the craft should be admired by even the best classical actors. Listen to the beautifully-crafted soundtrack as it explores every powerful emotion this film presents to its viewers. Feel the blood, the sweat, the tears that obviously went into this, something that truly describes the term "magnum opus." The worst thing about this movie is that it is low budget, and for that very reason, there may not be another Doom House for me to watch over and over again. If any of you bigshots are reading this, please, hear me out: Rich Kyanka and company are all geniuses and worthy of your millions. Let these men reopen for you the path to the golden days of film-making.

Doom House is a chilling polemic on the governing mindset of post-9/11 America. In their film debut, Kyanka and Bowen masterfully weave coherent socio-political commentary with well-crafted horror in much the same way that Jacobs and Young mixed controversial political issues with comedy in their tragically short-lived and misunderstood television program Dinosaurs.

From the very outset it becomes obvious to the viewer that this is not going to be a standard blood & guts slasher-style horror film, no, this film bucks the stereotypes so inherent in the present-day horror genre.

These men respect their audience. These men display a willingness to provide their audience with more than merely scenes of crowd-pleasing, money-making gore. Like Vincent Price and Roger Corman before them, Kyanka and Bowen are unafraid to create a thinking-man's horror film, a film that is not only unabashedly low-budget, but a film that revels in its lack of capital and in fact is able to rise above its monetary restraints.

In spite of what many would have you believe, it is clear that there is no truly evil character in this film, there is no malice, there is only desperation. Within the constraints of a low budget and perhaps as a result of those limitations, Kyanka and Bowen craft characters with depth, with believable motivations, depicting both sides of the conflict as victims of circumstance all the while avoiding the uncomfortable territory of moral equivalence. Not since John Hughes' 1986 classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off have I found myself rooting for the villain as much as I did for Linux's opponent in Doom House.

In an era where the average moviegoer craves answers, Doom House dares to ask questions. In the war between East and West, between religion and secular society, between tradition and progress, is there such a thing as right and wrong? How should a person deal with loss, by suffering the painful familiar or by beginning life anew? Do the victims of history have a right to seek compensation from the innocents of another generation? What does it truly mean to be doomed? Unable to reach a wide audience due to the limitations of its budget, unseen and in fact unheard of by the majority of potential viewers, Doom House is nonetheless a classic piece of intelligent, finely-crafted cinema.

Doom House is not to be missed!

When I first saw this epic, I couldn't believe my eyes. Could a movie really be able to move someone like that? Could a movie really be able to capture the spirit-nay-the ESSENCE of the American dream? Well my friends and assorted Internet geeks, it's true. This movie is a classic on every level. Not only does it show how far the human race has come from living in caves (or running around talking to snakes, whatever you like to believe), but it also shows just how much life is worth living. This movie is a true testament to the American way, so if you hate it, you hate America. And do you know what we call people who hate America? Communists. Dirty, dirty communists.

For a very cheaply made movie, it it very thrilling, right from the beginning! The Doom House looks very menacing, and gave me the chills, but I did not give up, and kept on watching this movie, words cannot describe the Doom of the House.

Richard Kyanka made me feel his characters pain of his recent widowing, Kevin Bowens acting was also top notch, as always with his work.

Please watch this movie, you won't regret it!

Word of an animated series has been rumored, but it doesn't seem that it will Manifest.

The video game, however, has been released, and is available on the Xbox, GBA, Nintendo DS, PS2 and Gamecube. This is also well made, but very hard. I recommend picking it up.

This movie not only changed the way I look at life, it changed the way I live, I am not kidding in any sense of the word, before "Doom house" I didn't know what to do one day to the next, I looked at my life, and took it for granted, I griped about things like, the weather, my job, my wife, my kids, the dog, the food I had to eat... One day, my friend gave me a copy of this film, I griped about the cover, a fact about which I shall forever be ashamed. But once I slipped it into my DVD player, I became (willingly) ensnared in the world that is this movie. Richard makes his pain about losing his wife Marie so..real, so accessible, well I paused the DVD right there and had myself a good cry, then I went and told my wife I loved her...I was almost afraid to unparsed it after that, I was afraid of what it would teach me about myself, but as I pressed the play button, I cleared my mind, allowed it to teach me...and teach me it did.

This movie is so beautiful my illiterate children cried while watching the subtitles. I bought 80 copies of this movie to give out to homeless people so that they could have an idea of what a real home is like. Maybe if they all got together they could build a house out of the DVDs. The only thing that's missing from this movie is a tragic flaw. All great video games have a tragic ending and well I just ate an apple. I've never loved breakfast before today but today is your lucky day Buick. Doom House is a masterpiece of epic proportions and we can all learn a thing or two from watching James Brown fail everyday at life as an old beaten down man.

this is a movie for the whole family to enjoy. It is freakishly awesome and it will knock your socks off ,twice. The dialog is the best i have seen in ages. the acting is incredible. when i make a movie, i want those actors. It is a brilliant story delivered with massive talent. It left me breathless and wanting a sequel. I wish it came out in theaters . definitely worth buying. Must have DVD of the century. it has an awesome doll thing that will not die and keeps coming back like Chucky but is sweeter. the special effects are outstanding. they are so realistic. there is a random cat in the film that is so adorable. Doom House represents a new generation of horror movie, this film does not cop out and rely on gore for its scares but it uses fear itself. The story is full of twists and turns and you'd never see the ending coming. Overall, I'd easily recommend Doom House over the similarly titled disaster Monster House and the movie Doom.

Set in suburban America, Doom House is an amateur film made by - and starring - Lowtax and Fragmaster from SomethingAwful.com. These two clever young men make fun of cheesy B grade movies by deliberately filling this movie with hilarious - and obvious - mistakes. Lowtax stars as Reginald P. Linux, a man looking for a new house after his wife died. (This is revealed in the first minute or so.) Little does he know that the dream house he has just got a great fixed-rate mortgage on is... A DOOM HOUSE! Enter Fragmaster, a cop (plain clothes, so I guess he must be a detective or off-duty... or lazy). Together, our handsome heroes must unravel the mysteries of the Doom House and it's eerie Figurine. The hilarity of Doom House by far outweighs much of the other media on SomethingAwful, and proves that a movie with two actors does not necessarily require a cameraman.