Question 1

Why does this film have two different titles in different markets?

Accepted Answer

The distributor MGM wanted a fresh start with a new iconic villain, so it was retitled 'The Horror Show' for US release while keeping 'House III' for non-US markets.

Question 2

Which actor said this was their favorite role of their career?

Accepted Answer

Brion James, who plays serial killer Max Jenke, has said in interviews that this is his favorite of all the roles he's played.

Question 3

What connects this film to 'Shocker' and 'The First Power'?

Accepted Answer

All three films from 1989/1990 feature executed serial killers who come back to life and stalk people.

Question 4

How was the film modified to avoid an X rating?

Accepted Answer

Scenes were cut down or removed completely to get an R rating, including a bloody birthday cake scene and graphic death scenes not in any released version.

Question 5

Who played the detective hunting the serial killer?

Accepted Answer

Lance Henriksen plays Detective Lucas McCarthy, who apprehended serial killer Max Jenke.

Question 6

Why does this film have two different titles in different markets?

Accepted Answer

The distributor MGM wanted a fresh start with a new iconic villain, so it was retitled 'The Horror Show' for US release while keeping 'House III' for non-US markets.

Question 7

Which actor said this was their favorite role of their career?

Accepted Answer

Brion James, who plays serial killer Max Jenke, has said in interviews that this is his favorite of all the roles he's played.

Question 8

What was unique about the stunt work for the villain character?

Accepted Answer

Brion James was doubled by Kane Hodder for several stunt set pieces during filming.

Question 9

How does this film connect to other horror movies from the same era?

Accepted Answer

It was one of three films in 1989/1990 featuring an executed serial killer returning to life and stalking people, alongside 'Shocker' and 'The First Power'.

Question 10

What controversial cuts were made to avoid an X rating?

Accepted Answer

The film was heavily cut for an R rating, removing scenes like blood spilling from a birthday cake, a boyfriend torn in half, and Lucas pulling open his chest.

House III: The Horror Show

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