House of Spoils is an American supernatural horror film written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy. It stars Ariana DeBose, Barbie Ferreira, and Arian Moayed. The film is produced by Jason Blum.
The psychological thriller follows a chef who opens a restaurant in a remote area only to encounter a haunting presence. Before House of Spoils premieres on Prime Video, interested audiences might get to see it at Fantastic Fest.
Release details of House of Spoils
House of Spoils will first be shown at Fantastic Fest on September 21, 2024, and will then be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from October 3, 2024.
Initially, the movie was supposed to come out in September 2024 but has been delayed until October.
What is the plot of House of Spoils?
As per the film’s synopsis, it follows the story of a chef who opens a farm-to-table restaurant in a remote area. But things get tough when she has to deal with a messy kitchen, a shady investor, self-doubt, and even a ghost trying to ruin everything.
The trailer shows that the chef, played by DeBose, is stuck in an upscale kitchen but dreams of her own restaurant. She's about to make it happen with her business partner, played by Moayed, as they purchase an old house in the countryside, looking to transform the structure into a high-end eatery.
However, local legend has it that a witch used to live there, and her garden might not be safe. Weird things start happening to the chef, who begins to see bugs in food, and mold on fresh bread. She also starts having creepy visions. The movie promises even stranger events as they get close to the opening day.
Who makes up the cast for House of Spoils?
The film comprises some of the most spectacular casts from the entertainment industry. That includes:
- Ariana DeBose
- Barbie Ferreira
- Arian Moayed
- Amara Karan
- Mikkel Bratt Silset
- Marton Csokas
- Gabriel Drake
- Imola Gaspar
Who is in the creative team behind House of Spoils?
The upcoming movie is a joint project between Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse Television that started in 2019. It is produced by Jason Blum from Blumhouse, along with Alex Scharfman, Lucas Joaquin, and Drew Houpt from Secret Engine, and Adam Hendricks and Greg Filreath from Divide/Conquer.
Chris McCumber and Jeremy Gold from Blumhouse Television are the executive producers behind the film. Filming started in Hungary in 2022.
Is there a trailer for the upcoming film?
Yes, Prime Video just dropped the trailer for the new horror thriller on September 10, 2024. It's from Amazon MGM Studios and Blumhouse. It stars Oscar-winning West Side Story actress Ariana DeBose as a chef whose dream restaurant turns into a nightmare when it gets haunted by its ghostly former owner.
In the trailer, Ferreira's character does remark on how weird all the local greens are, especially the ones coming from the garden. Another chimes in with a warning: Anyone who's local has a ghost story about the estate's former owner, referred to as the "witch lady." One warns,
"Don't eat anything from her garden."
The show of House of Spoils will be available for fans to stream on Prime Video from October 3, 2024.
