The Black House (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, The Black House is a horror film directed by Yoshimitsu Morita, running about 118 minutes. “Home is where the horror is.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A meek agent at the Showa Life Insurance company receives a phone call from a customer who says that she's planning to commit suicide and wants to know if her policy will pay out. Concerned about her safety, the agent visits her house only to find that her young son has hanged himself. As he investigates further, more and more people connected with this family start having "accidents," and if he's not careful, he might be next.
Who’s in it. The Black House stars Seiyo Uchino as Shinji Wakatsuki, Masahiko Nishimura as Shigenori Komoda, Misato Tanaka as Megumi Kurosawa and Renji Ishibashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Black House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black House page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black House tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Black House (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Black House change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Black House worth watching?
- The Black House holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black House?
- The Black House stars Seiyo Uchino, Masahiko Nishimura, Misato Tanaka, Renji Ishibashi and Kou Machida.
- When was The Black House released?
- The Black House was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.