Question 1

What unusual promotional format was used for this horror film?

Accepted Answer

It was promotionally released on VHS in a clamshell box, with the last major motion picture previously released in that format being A History of Violence (2005).

Question 2

Which festivals recognized The House of the Devil?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival in 2009, and received an Independent Spirit Awards nomination in 2010.

Question 3

What filming technique gave the movie its retro look?

Accepted Answer

It was shot on 16mm film, which was very popular in the 1980s, to achieve a retro appearance.

Question 4

What unexpected insect infestation occurred during filming?

Accepted Answer

The titular house was infested with ladybugs, some of which can be seen in certain shots of the film.

Question 5

What is the main conflict in The House of the Devil?

Accepted Answer

A financially struggling college student takes a strange babysitting job during a full lunar eclipse and slowly realizes her clients harbor a terrifying secret that puts her life in mortal danger.

Question 6

Why does The House of the Devil have a retro visual style?

Accepted Answer

It was shot on 16mm film, which was very popular in the 1980s, to give it a retro appearance.

Question 7

What unusual promotional format was used for The House of the Devil?

Accepted Answer

It was promotionally released on VHS in a clamshell box, with the last major motion picture released in that format being A History of Violence (2005).

Question 8

How did the production keep costs under a million dollars?

Accepted Answer

Most of the crew were locally sourced from Connecticut, where the film was shot, to help keep costs down.

Question 9

What unexpected creatures appeared in the titular house during filming?

Accepted Answer

The house was infested with ladybugs, some of which can be seen in some of the shots.

Question 10

Which festivals featured The House of the Devil?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival in 2009.

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