---
title: "Housebound"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/housebound-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 253306
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 111
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Housebound (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/housebound-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Housebound is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Horror, Comedy, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Semi-Professional, New Zealand Film Commission. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A delinquent young woman on home detention discovers her house is haunted by a hostile spirit."

### Why Watch
- Hilarious and gross moments
- Unique horror-comedy blend

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains gross elements
- Traditional horror tropes may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains horror, comedy, and thriller elements that are alternately hilarious and gross.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, comedy, thriller, funny

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/housebound-2014#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gerard Johnstone
- **Networks / Studios**: Semi-Professional, New Zealand Film Commission

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Morgana O'Reilly** as *Kylie Bucknell*
- **Rima Te Wiata** as *Miriam Bucknell*
- **Glen-Paul Waru** as *Amos*
- **Ross Harper** as *Graeme*
- **Cameron Rhodes** as *Dennis*
- **Millen Baird** as *Officer Grayson*
- **Bruce Hopkins** as *Officer Carson*
- **Ryan Lampp** as *Eugene*
- **Ian Mune** as *Judge*
- **Wallace Chapman** as *Hollis*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Housebound released?
Housebound had its world premiere on March 10, 2014, and was released in the US on October 17, 2014.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Housebound was written, edited, and directed by Gerard Johnstone in his feature film directorial debut.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
The film is classified as a horror, comedy, and thriller.

### Q: Who stars in Housebound?
The film stars actors including Morgana O'Reilly, Rima Te Wiata, Glen-Paul Waru, and Ross Harper.

### Q: What is the premise of the movie?
A young woman named Kylie Bucknell is sentenced to home detention and must deal with her mother and a hostile spirit.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Housebound — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/253306)
- [Housebound (2014 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housebound_(2014_film))
- [Housebound (2014 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housebound_(2014_film))
- [Housebound (2014) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt3504048/)
- [Housebound (2014): Zajímavosti | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/433533-housebound/zajimavosti)
- [Housebound movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/housebound-2014)

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