VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Stevecorp Don't listen to the negative reviews

Edison Witt The first must-see film of the year.

Andariel Halo Something odd about the way this film was shot made it feel low budget, but it engaged in some very compelling bits of subtle, paranoia-laced horror early on, particularly with the way people continuously stared at Jennifer, in a way that could easily just be normal yet when amplified through the uncomfortable eyes of the protagonist, come across almost paranormal in how unsettling it is. When it does start up with its Haunted House Shenanigans, it tends to do so in a way in some rather straightforward ways, with noises and shadows and visual hallucinations, all done in a style to make it rather unclear as to whether its an actual haunting or all in Jennifer's mind. Certain physical feats (such as a broken wooden door) seem too extreme to just be in her head, but are extremely plausible to actually be just in her head (the door was old and likely damaged from mildew and humidity).The film does a great job despite its low budget look and feel at hooking you in and keeping you as perpetually tense and paranoid as Jennifer. There seems to be a breakthrough with the character Walter at one point which further adds to the mystery as to whether this is even some manner of "ghost" or some other inexplicable phenomenon. Where it completely falls apart is near the end, in a conversation/expo-dump with Walter, where he goes and explains that it isn't an actual ghost haunting but... "Energy" Namely, Jennifer's "energy" is like, just so intense, you know, so it, like, manifests in spooky ways. You see, like, her like "energy" like interacts with other people's "energy" and other thing's "energy" and that causes Jennifer to savagely beat herself up and destroy everything. Because since she wants to not live in the house, her "energy" is causing her to self destruct and destroy everything around her in a fitful desire to move out of the house. Leaving aside the fact that energy doesn't work that way, this pseudo-science "magic" feels extremely close to astrology, with the idea that people's "energy" or more accurately "midichlorians" vibrate in some magic way that cause actual physical effects in the world, which in turn also has magic that interacts with them. If this were the case, everyone's magic energy would be blinded, deafened, and drowned by the overwhelming nuclear "energy" of the sun every single day.

smj-20548 It is hard to believe that this film is rated as highly as it is. The film has some basic jumps and scares - standard fare in any horror film, but the film seriously lacks any type of plot or story line. I actually wonder how this film received any financial backing given that the story is so weak. The plot can be summarised as follow: Pregnant woman and hubby move into house, creepy stuff happens, the end. There is no explanation given at any point as to what was going on in the house, or why the house was haunted. There is no plot twist or sense of building suspense or dramatic conclusion. Auxiliary characters just serve to eat up minutes of the film with pointless conversations and details that are not followed up. It is a frustrating experience. You wait for the director to take you on a scary journey, but ultimately all threads lead nowhere. The whole haunted house genre has been done to death, and you can find much more effective examples than this one. Rated 3 for some spooky parts only, but the rest is discardable stereotypical junk.

MartinHafer "The House on Pine Street" is an excellent horror film. It's good because the purpose of a horror film is to leave you scared and disturbed...and it does a really, really good job of scaring viewers half to death. While the story is pretty good, what really makes the movie work is the mood. Directors Aaron and Austin Keeling do a great job of building suspense and setting a dark and forbidding tone. Along with the effective music, you cannot help but be pulled into this tense story.The story begins with a young couple moving back to the wife's hometown. She's pregnant but instead of being happy to be near her mother, Jennifer (Emily Goss) is tense and you soon see why. Her mother is a very controlling and difficult person--and Jennifer dreads being near her. However, while Jennifer thinks this is her big problem she soon realizes she has an even bigger one on her hands...the house is haunted or filled with demonic spirits or something ungodly is going on there. However, while she notices weird sounds, finds faucets turning on by themselves and even, on occasion, sees people who soon disappear, her mother and husband are very dismissive of Jennifer's fears about the house. They treat her again and again like she is losing her mind. What's really going on here and what about Jennifer's baby....? And are the mother and husband somehow in on it....but what is it?!If you are a person who insists that every loose end is tied up perfectly and you eventually must understand what is happening and why, then you might just be a bit disappointed in this movie. It ends leaving many questions unanswered. This doesn't mean there are plot holes but it leaves the viewer to decide for themselves as to what's really happening. This didn't bother me because why this all occurs didn't seem to matter. It was clear, like in another scary film, "1408", that this house simply was evil and was bent on driving Jennifer out of her mind...or worse. See this film...it's an excellent low budget film that proves you don't need a huge budget in order to craft a very good picture.

heymundy I was very fortunate enough to catch a viewing of this movie at the 2015 Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose.The result of recent graduates from the USC School of Cinematic Arts and the University of Kansas, "The House On Pine Street" (THOPS) tells the story of Jennifer (Emily Goss), who is seven months pregnant, and her husband Luke (Taylor Bottles). They both leave their hometown in Chicago in favor of a rental in Kansas, where Jennifer soon begins to experience paranormal activities. Of course, she is the only one to witness these strange occurrences, which adds a strain to her marriage and further complicates an already broken relationship with her mother, Meredith (Cathy Barnett). As Jennifer struggles to figure out what is going on, both in the house and with herself, she encounters creepy twins, odd neighbors and house guests, and scary doors. Yes, these doors are scary.The production of THOPS is very eerie, which makes it a great addition to the library of horror films. Everything from the cinematography and lighting to the sound bites and music used all blends together perfectly for an engaging and startling experience. The actors all shine brightly (Barnett does an excellent job playing a seemingly villainous mother while Bottles portrayal of a husband that doesn't quite understand his wife's crazy antics is spot-on), but the true star of it all is Emily Goss. Goss gives a captivating and haunting performance as the main star of the show, and handles the spotlight with ease. Since I had an opportunity to speak with her briefly after the screening, I was very impressed with how "normal" Goss appeared to be, which made me appreciate even more how perfectly she was able to get into character for the role of Jennifer.What I really enjoyed most about THOPS was its realistic portrayal of what would happen to someone encountering these paranormal activities. So many films have done the same thing over and over, but THOPS doesn't follow that typical formula … which I unfortunately can't really further elaborate on, since I intend for this review to be spoiler-free. Sorry to be a tease! For a film that was mostly self-funded and crafted by a group of talented young adults all under the age of 25, the result is truly remarkable. You can see it in the film's execution that everything the team has learned from their respective schools have been applied, to giving its audience the best possible viewing experience.I believe this is the first feature film debut from the Keeling Brothers, and I'm sure it is only the beginning of a great future for the duo, as well as the actors (most notably Emily Goss) and the rest of the crew and staff. I highly recommend you check out THOPS in the event it plays at a theater near you. It is a very enjoyable experience, and when you remember that everyone who worked on the film are all recent college graduates, it will hopefully inspire you to do something just as great with your life! Also, if you're like me, be forewarned – you may never look at doors or babies playing with Lego blocks the same again!