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The House of Yes

  • 1997
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
9.2K
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Parker Posey in The House of Yes (1997)
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A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home to reveal he is engaged.A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home to reveal he is engaged.A mentally unbalanced young woman - who is convinced she is Jackie Kennedy - flies into a murderous rage when her brother returns home to reveal he is engaged.

  • Director
    • Mark Waters
  • Writers
    • Wendy MacLeod
    • Mark Waters
  • Stars
    • Parker Posey
    • Josh Hamilton
    • Tori Spelling
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    9.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • Wendy MacLeod
      • Mark Waters
    • Stars
      • Parker Posey
      • Josh Hamilton
      • Tori Spelling
    • 95User reviews
    • 31Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

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    Parker Posey
    Parker Posey
    • Jackie-O
    Josh Hamilton
    Josh Hamilton
    • Marty
    Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling
    • Lesly
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    Freddie Prinze Jr.
    • Anthony
    Geneviève Bujold
    Geneviève Bujold
    • Mrs. Pascal
    • (as Genevieve Bujold)
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    Rachael Leigh Cook
    • Young Jackie-O
    David Love
    • Young Marty
    • (voice)
    John Connally
    John Connally
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Lady Bird Johnson
    Lady Bird Johnson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (unconfirmed)
    • (uncredited)
    Lyndon B. Johnson
    Lyndon B. Johnson
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    John F. Kennedy
    John F. Kennedy
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
    Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writers
      • Wendy MacLeod
      • Mark Waters
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews95

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    AppleAsylum

    Quirky & Loving it

    When you have a house with 5 insane family members in it, you know it has got to be interesting. The strange mother. The foolish dumb son. The other son who has "some kind of past." The girlfriend who reminds me alot or Chrissy &/or Cindy Snow from Three's Company. The daughter, who by far is the craziest insane & jealous person you will meet...played by no other than the incredible Parker Posey! The second this film started, I was hooked. For sure this movie is NOT for everyone. But if you enjoy independant quirky flims, then this is MUST-SEE! Its twisted, perverted, and in some parts mad. In my opinion, Parker has yet to do a bad movie. But if you are not familer with her work, this is a good one to start with. If you like this, you'll enjoy: Clockwatchers; Party Girl; Misadventures of Margret. 1-10(10)Z.
    8MilesKeatonAndrew

    House of Fun for the sick-minded and perverse

    The House of Yes is one of my personal favorites. Is it creepy? Yes. Is it funny? No - it's hysterical, at least to those of us accustomed to laughing at things you're not supposed to laugh about - like bizarre social taboo. Younger indie fans may not care for this flick, but The House of Yes is not to be compared with the likes of Chasing Amy. For Parker Posey fans, the film is apples to the oranges of Party Girl, Henry Fool, Clockwatchers, etc.

    The House of Yes was adapted from Wendy McLeod's play, so it is a dialogue film with its own language - similar to the Coens' Miller's Crossing. As with Miller's Crossing, the snappy dialogue never misses. While watching The House of Yes, I've caught myself rewinding to catch a phrase I missed because I was still laughing a the preceding gag.

    Facial closeups dominate this film, and for reason - the actors' expressions are more telling than the dialogue, delivered flawlessly by every member of the crew - looks you could spread onto a cracker, like when Mama (Bujold) warns her son Marty about Jackie-O's mental state: "I'm going to baste the turkey, and hide the kitchen knives."

    The film's biggest surprise: Tori Spelling, as a prudish and naiive Pennsylvanian - perhaps her most believable role to date.

    If there were a Cooperstown for comedic acting, this film alone puts Parker Posey into the Hall of Fame.

    Highly recommended for the sick-minded and perverse.

    Miles Keaton Andrew
    10yossarian100

    Parker Posey rules the screen!

    Doing a film adaptation of a play rarely works, but when it does, as it most assuredly does in this movie, the performances are overwhelming and intoxicating. Parker Posey's characterization will be forever burned into my memory. The House Of Yes is completely enjoyable, even startling, and is a 'must see' excellent piece of cinema.
    Jelly-4

    I will never read film reviews again!

    This is the kind of movie that I would have ordinarily RUSHED to the movie theaters to see. It's got all the right elements: it's dark comedy, a great female lead, a bizarre storyline...Yet I read reviews that the movie disappoints so I was in no rush to see it. But I finally saw it last night and wow was it great! What terrific performances, esp. from Genevieve Bujold. Posey was as delightful as ever, and even Spelling was able to do a complete 180 in contrast to her usual Bev. Hills type. The dialogue was so witty yet dark. It's a two night rental so for the first time I think I'll see a movie twice in two days! I give this movie a 9 - I would give it a 10 if it weren't for the very predictable ending.
    mml6

    Los Angeles, California

    One would think that Tori Spelling being in the cast of this movie would immediately signal its poor quality, but The House of Yes is a rare exception to that rule. Dark, twisted, and wickedly funny, one can't help but be drawn into the delusional world of Jackie O. Her family can't seem to either, as they revolve around her, half in reality and half out. This strange, surreal dynamic drives the film, and brings most of the comedy. A definite must see for fans of Parker Posey, and for anyone who considers themselves knowledgeable in the world of indie film.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Based on Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher."
    • Goofs
      The amount of wine in Jackie-O's glass varies improbably between shots while Marty is playing the piano.
    • Quotes

      Lesly: I don't think you're insane.

      Jackie-O: You don't?

      Lesly: No.

      Jackie-O: You don't think I'm an eensie weensie bit insane?

      Lesly: I don't think you're insane. I think you're just spoiled.

      Jackie-O: [exasperated] Oh please, if everyone around here is going to start telling the truth, I'm going to bed.

    • Crazy credits
      Some prints of the film feature the 1998 Miramax skyline logo at the beginning, while others have the older 1987 Miramax logo.
    • Alternate versions
      Miramax re-released this film on DVD with the alteration of the closing monologue, replacing it with a scream.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Gattaca/The House of Yes/A Life Less Ordinary/FairyTale: A True Story/Sunday (1997)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 24, 2000 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Miramax
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lanetli sevgili
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bandeira Entertainment
      • Spelling Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $626,057
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $63,266
      • Oct 12, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $626,057
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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