Doom House (2005 Video) User Reviews

Fear condensed.

[Aporkalypse · 8/10 · 22 January 2006]

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.

This movie is the reason I get out of bed every morning

[lucidish · 8/10 · 28 February 2006]

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.

This Movie Isn't More Than it Is

[ronclembaugh · 7/10 · 24 January 2006]

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.

A masterpiece... a blinding stroke of genius

[MrVibrating · 10/10 · 11 January 2006]

I cannot truly describe my love of this movie. As of today, I have seen it 42 times, and I know each carefully crafted line by heart. This movie has helped me with my own life problems in a way I didn't think was possible. The story is simple yet haunting and uncannily real. Richard "Lowtax" Kyanka is the star here and he really makes us believe he is Reginald P Linux, the depressed and possibly even suicidal protagonist. With acting worthy of Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, Emmys, Grammys, and every other price there is, he comes off as a really likable guy. The antagonist of the story is, of course, the house itself. This mysterious enemy, this supernatural entity, cleverly disguised as a freaky figurine, is by far the most original and scary movie villain I've ever seen. The directing is top notch, the camera work is superb, reminiscent of "Insider(1999)" yet altogether new. The score works on so many levels. The only problem I have with this movie is that it's too short. A more in-depth story of Reginalds life and a background story on the mysterious Police Officer(Kevin "Fragmaster" Bowen) is to die for, but maybe we're not ready for that terror yet... I order everyone to see this movie. Now.

Inspirational to anyone who has ever used electricity.

[joe-1392 · 9/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

A low-budget masterpiece

[UnimportantCharacter · 10/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

Pure indie brilliance!

[toasterhead-1 · 9/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

Doom House

[mr-spareme · 1/10 · 10 January 2006]

A bald, commanding Kevin Bowen, his calm tenor carrying an edge of danger, offers Reginald an answer. "Unfortunately, no one can be told what Doom House is. You have to see it for yourself." Actually, you can explain what it is, it's just not as much fun as showing off images borrowed from Metropolis and covers of Amazing Stories magazines. Simply put, life is a virtual-reality dream controlled by a master artificial intelligence, a computer ruling the world in the conspiracy to end all conspiracies. Kevin is a rebel leader in the post-apocalyptic physical world of the future who staged guerrilla forays into the virtual world of the computer, and Reginald is the hope, the future, the answer to a prophecy. Richard Kyanka as cybermessiah—God help us all.

Drawing on everything from Colossus: The Forbin Project to Tron to The Terminator, Richard Kyanka proceed to turn the world as we know it into a virtual-reality landscape with a tech-noir look (lit with a sickly green hue, like the glow of an old IBM computer screen) and the physics of a video game. Kevin, playing Obi-Wan Kenobi to Reginald's Luke Skywalker, trains his prot駩 in the virtual world; they become kung fu masters in a cyberdojo in a marvelous sequence that combines the ballet elegance and furious moves of Hong Kong movies (courtesy of fight choreographer Yuen Wo Ping, a martial arts maestro and former Jackie Chan director) with computer effects and tricked-up camera work.

Clearly Richard is more interested in his cinematic toys than his story. With a nod to John Woo, they stage a bullet-riddled showdown that lovingly records every spent shell that spills to the ground in slow motion. Later, a helicopter crashes into a great glass skyscraper, and shock waves roll across the surface like a pulse across a sea of silver. They've obviously put a lot of thought into the look and feel of the film, and the result is a consistently handsome, often quite elegant action movie.

Would that they put that much thought into the story. The rules of the universe blur in the frenzy of bullets and kung fu fighting and all questions of fate and free will are cut loose. Kyanka, his vacant expression and breathless surfer dude delivery still intact, reveals the Promised One to be a Zen master virtual-reality gamer. For all its half-baked philosophy and cyberpunk grounding, Doom House is less a vision of cyberconspiracy dystopia than a really cool computer game. Given that, it's the most stylish, inventive, kinetically dynamic computer game to play across movie screens in a long time.

Richard Kyanka and Kevin Bowen once again prove their worth with this masterpiece.

[mcbeanalot · 10/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

Don't be fooled by goons freeping the vote

[bad-mojo · 1/10 · 25 June 2006]

Ever since Something Awful went from funny but financially unsound to lazy, unfunny, and bloated by the contributions of cliquish forum nerds desperate to join some "elitist" society of half a million other nerds, SA's contributions to mainstream wit have become crippled half-thoughts not worthy of attention.

There's a reason there's an inordinate number of 10 votes, the forum goofs from Something Awful coming along and voting it up despite its lack of anything redeeming. The movie is as painfully unfunny and unintelligent as the front page and the forums, with as banal a "wit".

Give this one a pass, as it'll just line Richard Kyanka's already fat pockets.

One of the greatest horror movies ever made.

[altffour · 10/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

Uhm...... this is to horror movies what blair witch was ...

[LovinMoviesMakinGames · 1/10 · 13 October 2008]

Uhm...... this is to horror movies what blair witch was to credible journalism.

I don't mind these guys taking a camera and goofing off... bringing copies around the office, but when you go to this extreme to b.s. people into watching your day off with a video camera... I just *hope* no one buys a copy of this.

Cool... they even put themselves on this website.

I miss the days when IMDb wasn't bastardized by this kind of b.s. But I guess integrity is as rare as talent. Compare this to a near zero budget indie film like "In the woods" by Sam Raimi.

a metaphysical roller-coaster ride

[blinders-1 · 10/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

This film is a masterpiece.

[evan-wade · 10/10 · 10 January 2006]

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.

Not to be missed, a defining film for the new millennium

[dans1120 · 9/10 · 12 January 2006]

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!

A testament to what can be done with a low budget and a lot of creativity

[Genotoxin · 10/10 · 10 January 2006]

This movie, produced literally with less than what you could buy a new TV set with, is a hallmark of the brilliant independent film-making presented here by the actors/directors, Rich "Lowtax" Kyanka and Kevin "Fragmaster" Bowen. In the hands of anyone else, this seemingly confusing script would have been a disaster - but Kyanka and Bowen pull all the right moves, and produce a film that should sit on any true movie lover's DVD shelf, be them a serious movie collector or merely a casual fan of the medium.

The movie opens with Reginald P. Linux (played masterfully by Kyanka) in a monologue about his sad past as he drives to what he hopes will be a new life. He speaks of the death of his wife, and the intense depression that followed. And so he began the search for the house of his dreams, but in Reginald's own words, "Be careful what you dream for, because you just might get it."

He then drives up and decides to enter the newfound house of his dreams, hauling his luggage and some wrapped-up carpet with him. Despite his enthusiasm with the house - and his amazement to see that it's already decorated - he immediately notices something is unusual about his homestead. Darting across the room of the kitchen, he spots something most unusual... a strange figurine. The figurine stares menacingly at him, to his puzzlement... of course, he sets this aside out of the sheer joy of moving in to his new house. But he nonetheless can feel a chill of fear in the air.

Later in the day, he notices that the doll has moved - without any clue as to how or why. Now sensing that something is seriously wrong, he takes the doll and throws it out. Happy that he's taken care of that problem, he then goes back to his daily business.

Back in his house, Reginald begins reading "Fear", an ironic foreshadowing of the plot that is about to unfold. Amidst this, the doll appears again, out of nowhere. Reginald now senses that something is not just seriously wrong, but terribly wrong, and does what's necessary to dispose of the doll once and for all: Putting it in the garbage disposal. ("You're garbage. So I'm gonna treat you like garbage. In the disposal.") What follows is a bone-chilling scene of gruesome horror, largely due to the incredibly use of sound, and Kyanka's hard-as-nails performance. The look in his eyes tells you that he knows the feeling killing a doll gives him. He growls with satisfaction as the doll is torn apart. It pierces right through your TV screen.

Later, as it comes time to "hit the old bedstack", as Kyanka's classic line goes, Reginald goes to sleep - T-shirt and shorts and all. When he wakes up, he is confronted once again with the menacing doll. Now on the verge of insanity, Kyanka delivers what is probably the best scene in the movie with his cries of, "Leave my happy house!" and "Why?!" He scrambles to run from the terror, only to be confronted by it once more. He cannot hide. He cannot escape. He then receives a phone call which inspired more terror in me than the infamous "seven days" phone call from The Ring. Now scared beyond belief, he calls his only hope: The police.

Enter Kevin "Fragmaster" Bowen, delivering quite possibly the best performance of his career. He then tells Reginald that he's found evidence. "Evidence of... a doom house!" Reginald could only respond with disbelief. The officer advises Reginald to leave at once, then clumsily stumbles out - himself shaken with terror from the mere experience of being in the house.

Unwilling to take the officer's advice, Reginald continues to stay in his new doom house. Late in the night, the police officer once again knocks at Reginald's door, telling him to move out at once, again. Reginald, again struck with endless disbelief, stays in his newfound home, going off to play on what would appear to be an old video game system. However, in the middle of his enjoyment of the game, he is confronted with a horrible sight - the doll appears right on his TV screen.

Reginald then hears another strange knock at the door, only to have the same police officer enter. It became clear that the officer has an agenda, with his freudian slips - "You still haven't moved out of this murder house - doom house." (a brilliant use of foreshadowing on Bowen's part)

In the next scene, the cop's agenda becomes 100% clear - he is the one orchestrating the doom house. ("I'm inside his basement. And inside his MIND.") Following this horrible revelation, he is revealed to be an agent of Al Qaeda, trying to protect a terrorist burial ground. Reginald decides to take matters into his own hands, uttering a classic line in the process. ("Take this doll head, you towel head.")

I won't spoil how the story ends, for it's the most chilling and memorable part of this epic. I will say that it completely changed how I viewed the film - and it will do the same for you.

Interesting fact: the title of the movie is initially misspelled in the opening scene, spelled as "Doom Hose" instead, as a clever way of playing with your mind. It's immediately corrected, just in time to get you thinking about how silly a doom hose would be. The movie has no shortage of brilliant psychological elements just like this one.

All in all, a horror classic for the ages. Any true movie fan should see this, it's definitely Kyanka and Fragmaster's finest effort.

Never go full retard

[Horst_In_Translation · 2/10 · 19 July 2015]

But Kevin Bowen and Richard Kyanka sure did with this one. The duo wrote, directed and starred in this 15-minute film from 10 years ago. It's pretty fitting that the production company is named Awful Production as this was really a pretty horrible piece of film. Very low production values from start to finish and the script and acting was horrendous. It's funny to see how we always only see one of the two as the other guy was filming. Apparently, this movie was about an evil house, but to me it seemed as if it was just about a complete lunatic in that house. The other actor was fairly normal and forgettable, but the one guy was really horribly over the top with his screaming and face expressions. This is a film that never should have been made. Not recommended.

A journey into the human mind

[dkpoker1 · 10/10 · 11 January 2006]

I, like the others who have commented positively on this movie, greatly enjoyed so many aspects of it which I will not go into now because I believe the other e-authors have done a splendid job of that. What I will state, however, that while this film is a legitimate look into the fictional lives of Reginald P Linux and the scanty Police Officer, it also delves deep into the human spirit and examines many themes which are only noticed after repeat viewings.

The house clearly represents the superego, Linux represents the ego, and the Police Officer represents the id. These elements of the human psyche are seen though the eyes of an omniscient omnipressor which only makes one appearance in the film and to say much more than that would reveal too much.

Much like an expertly crafted anime series, this movie not only frightens you enough to give you night terrors, but it also allows you to question your very existence and the meaning of life. Yes, "Doom House" is not just a piece of cinema, it is a way of life.

This film makes me proud to be a human being

[BramletAbercrombie · 10/10 · 15 August 2006]

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.

Kevin Bowen at his finest, a Theatrical Tour De Force

[futuramaooy · 10/10 · 9 July 2006]

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.

A mind blowing thrill ride, a must see for all living beings...even cats!

[Psychninja · 10/10 · 12 April 2006]

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.

A Modern Classic

[tler967 · 10/10 · 18 March 2006]

"Doom House." The very words seem to create a mood of fear. This movie is the story of Reginald P. Linux, and the horrors he faces . At the start, the viewer is introduced to the main character- it seems that he has been looking for his dream house ever since his wife died. But a state of suspense lingers throughout the opening, because as Linux says; "Be careful what you dream for, because you just might get it." What follows is a 15 minute thrill ride, filled with action, emotion, and heart-stopping plot twists that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Now, some people might tell you that these low budget movies will never compare to the likes of "Star Wars" and others. But the amount of emotion and fear actor Richard Kyanka shows during the film far out due any Hollywood blockbuster. Young or old, tall or short, everyone should see this work of art. Doom House is a terrific movie, and it might even be said that it is the greatest horror film of all time.

The Gone with the Wind of our generation

[joe_bobbies · 10/10 · 1 December 2006]

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.

it is sick

[antnewman · 10/10 · 3 August 2006]

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.

A send-up of B grade movies

[vernyaon · 10/10 · 27 February 2006]

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.