House is a 1985 American ⁠comedy horror⁠ film directed by ⁠Steve Miner⁠, with a screenplay by ⁠Ethan Wiley⁠, from an original story written by ⁠Fred Dekker⁠. Produced by ⁠Sean S. Cunningham⁠, the film is the first installment in the ⁠House film series⁠, and stars ⁠William Katt⁠, ⁠George Wendt⁠, ⁠Richard Moll⁠, and ⁠Kay Lenz⁠. The film centers on Roger Cobb, a troubled author who moves into his late aunt Elizabeth Hooper's seemingly ⁠haunted house⁠, and is forced to deal with supernatural phenomenon. All the while, he tries to solve the mystery of his son Jimmy's disappearance.

Despite mixed reviews, House grossed $22.1 million worldwide on a $3 million budget, making it a financial success. The film has since gone on to become a ⁠cult favorite⁠ among genre fans, and was followed by three ⁠sequels⁠.