House on Eden: reviews

What the critics say average 4.8 from 21 outlets

• 8.3 NerdspinZofia Wijaszka The film doesn't reinvent anything and is similar to other found-footage films out there, but it is an entertaining watch. All in all, "House on Eden" is a pleasant surprise and a good horror watch, perfect for a summer evening. Read
• 7.0 MovieReelistMontiLee Stormer How much of House on Eden was scripted, I do not know, but the chemistry of Kris and Celina as "Kris" and "Celina" gave an uncomfortable realness to the script, especially when the catty fighting began. Read
• 6.7 Assignment XAbbie Bernstein House on Eden has intriguing supernatural notions and solid performances, bracketed by uneven execution within a by-now familiar subgenre. Read
• 6.5 Digital Mafia TalkiesSrijoni Rudra Neither the plot nor the narrative is out of the box, but it's the myth that the film delves into towards the climax that makes it compelling. Read
• 6.4 Mac the Movie GuyJohn Stark House On Eden manages a somewhat fresh take on the found footage genre, and is perhaps worth the time to see some content creators take on a demonic biblical force. Read
• 6.0 Common Sense MediaJeffrey M. Anderson Found-footage horror movies are typically a dime-a-dozen, but this one has certain distinguishing factors that give it a little extra boost, as well as an extra bite. Read
• 6.0 Marmalade MatineeSara Clements It's a commendable experiment from two creators who clearly love the genre, and who are at their best when they're just being themselves. Read
• 6.0 Style WeeklyChuck Bowen "House on Eden" is serviceable found footage horror with splashes of cunning. Read
• 6.0 Heaven of HorrorKarina Adelgaard House on Eden feels like a true passion project, and the chemistry between the very few people in the cast is amazing. Read
• 4.5 Daily RecordIan Bunting I wasn't a big fan of any of the characters. Kris in particular comes across as sly, stubborn and selfish; you'd have thought Collins would've written herself a more endearing role. Read
• 4.0 Pop Culture LeftoversConnor Petrey The first act is far too long of a setup, the second act is almost non-existent and the third act just goes entirely off the rails with exposition dumps, haunting images for the sake of proposed horror and characters being taken away off screen. Read
• 4.0 MovieJawnRebecca Sayce Despite its twists and turns and the sniping between the group adding to the tense atmosphere, this same tension never quite ratchets up to a point in which the horror leaves an impact past a quick jump scare. Read
• 4.0 HorrorverseBee Delores House on Eden aims to be the next found footage sensation but fails to get the job done. Read
• 4.0 CinemalogueTodd Jorgenson The film is most successful in spoofing how influencers willingly subject themselves to shameless humiliation to boost their following. Yet while they're engaging enough, the result feels amateurish and self-indulgent. Read
• 4.0 The Blogging BansheeMolly Henery Fans of Kris Collins and Celina Myers are sure to appreciate House on Eden, but horror fans will find themselves wishing for more depth and scares. Read
• 3.8 MovieFreakSara Michelle Fetters If only it were more fun to watch and didn't end up being so immediately forgettable. Read
• 3.5 Macabre DailyMatt Orozco "House on Eden" is a frustratingly bland example of found footage horror that offers little in the way of innovation and entertainment. Read
• 3.0 The Austin ChronicleRichard Whittaker What House on Eden re-enforces is the disappointing realization that, 27 years since Blair Witch and over two decades since the first episode of Ghost Hunters debuted on SyFy, this genre has evolved so little. Read
• 3.0 IGNMatt Donato Kris Collins and Celina Myers have captured the hearts of social media users worldwide, but there's little evidence of why on display in House on Eden. Read
• 2.5 Sarah G Vincent ViewsSarah Vincent While watching this film, I kept thinking about all the better movies that I could have watched instead. Read
• 1.5 Culture MixCarla Hay If you want to see a weak, pointless and dull imitation of 1999's "found footage" classic horror film "The Blair Witch Project," then look no further than the idiotic and unoriginal "House on Eden." Read