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House Hunting (2013) Review

Is it Good House Hunting is a solidly built supernatural thriller of two families trapped within an isolated house. While the circumstances are paranormal the effects the house has on the families are the primary focus. There is enough characterization in the first half that lets the subsequent breakdown of their relationships hit harder. The building tension breaks out into a great finale with a few surprises to cap it off.   Plot Emma Hayes is forced to go on a House Hunting trip at her father’s request. She is not happy about going with her stepmother Susan, but she keeps quiet.  As they look at homes a strange man requests to take a look at a house on the market. It is isolated, within budget and located on a very large lot that entices them to take a look.   On arrival, the house appears a little disheveled and has multiple pre-recorded message boxes around it explaining the rooms and features.  On leaving they meet up with the second family interested in the home, the Johnsons. A...