House of Darkness (2022 film)

House of Darkness is a 2022 American black comedy horror film directed by Neil LaBute, starring Justin Long, Kate Bosworth, Gia Crovatin and Lucy Walters.

Lucy responds by telling a tale of wronged women who sought vengeance on men who raped them and who continue pursuing sexual predators across the world.

[12] Josh Korngut of Dread Central rated the film 3.5 stars out of 5, writing that it "manages to make a home of its own within a well-worn horror subgenre with originality, tension, and charm.

"[13] Joe Lipsett of Bloody Disgusting rated the film a 4 out of 5, writing that "The interplay of these two main performances – both sexually and linguistically – ensures that House of Darkness is never boring.

"[14] Peter DeBruge of Variety wrote a positive review of the film, writing that it "neatly comments on the newly uncertain dynamics of modern dating, where 'decent guys' claim to no longer know how to proceed".

[3] Nikki Baughan of Screen Daily wrote a positive review of the film, writing that "it’s always welcome to see filmmakers presenting a challenge to the patriarchal status quo, even if toxic femininity proves just as damning here as its masculine counterpart.