---
title: "The House of the Devil"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-of-the-devil-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 25983
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The House of the Devil (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-of-the-devil-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The House of the Devil is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Horror, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Glass Eye Pix, MPI Media Group, Constructovision. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A broke student’s babysitting gig spirals into a night of terrifying secrets."

### Why Watch
- A classic babysitting‑horror premise
- Tension builds around a lunar eclipse
- Concise 95‑minute runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- The slow‑burn pacing may not satisfy viewers seeking immediate scares
- Tone & Suitability: Contains suspenseful horror themes and mild violence, suitable for mature teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: horror, mystery, slow-burn, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-house-of-the-devil-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ti West
- **Networks / Studios**: Glass Eye Pix, MPI Media Group, Constructovision

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jocelin Donahue** as *Samantha*
- **Tom Noonan** as *Mr. Ulman*
- **Mary Woronov** as *Mrs. Ulman*
- **Greta Gerwig** as *Megan*
- **AJ Bowen** as *Victor Ulman*
- **Dee Wallace** as *Landlady*
- **Heather Robb** as *Heather*
- **Darryl Nau** as *Random Guy*
- **Brenda Cooney** as *Nurse*
- **Ti West** as *Favorite Teacher*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's situation?
She is a financially struggling college student who takes a babysitting job.

### Q: When does the film's events occur?
The story unfolds during a full lunar eclipse.

### Q: What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as horror and mystery.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 95 minutes.

### Q: Is the film based on a true story?
There is no indication that it is based on real events; it is a fictional narrative.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The House of the Devil — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/25983)

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