Christina's House

"Christina's House" is an interesting, low budget thriller / mystery film with a good cast. Don't watch it expecting too much though, and you'll probably only want / need to watch it once, but nevertheless, it's a fun, although at times slow, watch. Allison Lange makes her film debut here, and is rather good as Christina Tarling. Yes, the film is about her house and the strange going-ons that take place soon after she and her brother (Lorne Stewart) and father James (the excellent John Savage) move in.

Christina deals with typical teenage issues, such as pressure from her boyfriend Eddy (the charming Brendan Fehr), her trouble making brother, problems between her father and boyfriend and so on. The Sheriff begins to investigate the disappearances of several teens who were all last seen at Christina's house, and in typical small-town Sheriff convention, he is not the nicest of men. Jerry Hasseman does a good job playing him. Crystal Buble is okay as Christina's friend Karen, and Brad Rowe is suitably creepy as the mysterious Howie.

The ending to the film is somewhat of a let down, and at certain points the film leaves you wanting more, or a better explanation, but overall, a good effort from all involved, and the cast are great to watch.

This isn't a great horror movie, but it does have something to offer, for those not expecting a classic.

It's not too violent to begin with. As a matter of fact, the first violent scene looks more like an explanation of how masters such as the Three Stooges made their brand of slapstick work without anyone actually getting hurt. It's just that it's not very convincing. I thought maybe the scene was supposed to be funny and that maybe the entire movie would be that way. But there's not that much comedy here, although there are a few laughs.

Violence does happen from time to time but it's not too bad. Toward the end, the movie does get quite bloody, including dead bodies. I found some of the final scenes quite disturbing and wondered how I would get over what I just saw.

Allison Lange is quite pretty with long blonde hair and wears a lot of revealing outfits. That's the primary appeal of the movie for me. She shows talent from time to time but isn't quite consistent. When it really counts, she comes through, and she shows a lot of courage and determination when things get really bad, after playing the screaming damsel in distress for a while.

Those who like mechanical stuff such as Rube Goldberg contraptions likely will be impressed at some of what happens toward the end. Actually, I've seen better in other movies, but it's interesting.

This doesn't really mean anything, but three of the movie's characters look familiar to me. I thought Eddy was Adam Samberg. The sheriff, when wearing sunglasses, reminded me of Richard Belzer's Detective Munch. And Christina's mom's nurse looked like Kara on "Supergirl", with the glasses.

Not a classic, but it fits the formula.

I was just browsing through the aisles of Blockbuster when I saw the cover of this. I automatically recognized Brendan Fehr. I watched the movie. I admit it is corny, however I love the classic cheesy horror movies. I don't like it when it's complex and can be nominated for an oscar. I love being able to make fun of a movie. And if you are a fan of Roswell then you have to see the movie. Brendan Fehr's character is so much like Michael. I loved it for what it was: a classic cheesy horror flick.

Wow...This movie wasnt the greatest horror flick....no kidding? It wasnt bad. I watched this movie and it was entertaining..sure the story was weak and the teens werent original..but you gotta give it some credit. Its gotten so many reviews must mean people were interested even if they didnt like it.

I thought Gavin Wilding did a great job for a low budget movie...and thats not to say the cast was bad, I thought they were all good for their parts.

I give it a 5/10 because cheesy horror movies should have a place in everybodys heart ..i mean c'mon didnt you all call Friday The 13th cheesy until Jason got his hockey mask and then we thought the 'bag' was an instant classic...so dont criticize a movie for its lack of money to make it, just head back to blockbuster and rent Return To Neverland maybe they'll be a few more twists?

Naw,it doesn't set the world afire,but,HEY,it does the job!It's set up like it might be one of those SCREAM clones but quickly moves off into more psychologically creepy moments.Christina,a cute teenager,starts hearing weird noises coming from the attic and walls.She starts finding odd little things around the house.A partialy eaten oreo by her window,a sandwich sitting in the kitchen her family didn't make.Is Christina losing her mind?The ending is kinda cheezy,but there are a few good suspenseful moments I liked quite a bit.I like this movie.