Ariana DeBose’s culinary dream becomes a nightmare in the official trailer for Blumhouse’sHouse of Spoils.Set for release on October 3, the newPrime Video moviefollows an ambitious chef (DeBose) as she sets out to create her own restaurant on a beautiful estate. However, it isn’t long before strange occurrences flare up, all of which seem tied to the spirit of the estate’s previous owner. Written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, the movie also stars Arian Moayed, Barbie Ferreira, Amara Karan, Mikkel Bratt Silset, and Marton Csokas.
The official trailer forHouse of Spoilshas been shared byPrime Video. The footage reveals the early days of Chef’s new restaurant, which seems poised for success under her perfectionist gaze. It’s only when she stumbles upon a moldy piece of food that things take a turn for the worse, and Chef’s mental state starts to devolve. Check it out below:
What The House Of Spoils Trailer Says About The Movie
Parts Feel Familiar, But Others Can Surprise
In some ways,House of Spoilsfeels like a familiar sort of horror movie, one wherein the protagonist, usually upon arriving at a new location, starts to lose their mind as they experience disturbing things. That DeBose’s character also seems to be driven by an intense need for perfection only further supports this trope, which calls to mind moviessuch asBlack Swan. However, while that movie leans into the psychological horror,House of Spoilshas a ghost story at play as well.
House of Spoils likely has a twist or two up its sleeve to explain the horror that sweeps through the restaurant, and those could help make the movie stand out among recent genre offerings.
One character advises Chef to refrain from using the previous owner’s garden, citing “witch lady” stories. Naturally, Chef brushes off this warning and proceeds to take from the garden, a decision that then triggers the scary occurrences around the new restaurant, which range from bugs crawling out of the food to a visibly disheveled Chef tormenting her own patrons.House of Spoilslikely has a twist or two up its sleeve to explain the horror that sweeps through the restaurant, and those could help make the movie stand out among recent genre offerings.
Our Take On The House Of Spoils Trailer
This Should Be An Excellent Showcase For DeBose
DeBose, who rose to prominence through her role in theoriginal cast ofHamilton, became a major Hollywood star when she won an Oscar for her performance in Steven Spielberg’sWest Side Story.Since then, she has appeared in several notable titles, such asWestworld,Wish,andArgylle.However, few have reached a significant level of success, and they haven’t always been the best demonstration of DeBose’s talents.
House of Spoilscan give the actor the opportunity to pull out a memorable performance and to broaden her genre horizons. As a chef initially filled with hope who quickly spirals out of control, DeBose will likely have several meaty scenes that will allow her to dig into her character and display some of the physicality she brought to her dance-heavy roles inHamiltonandWest Side Story.Additionally, DeBose branching out into horror can really show her range as a performer, thus opening her up for even more exciting roles in the future.
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House of Spoils features an ambitious chef opening a restaurant on a remote estate. She struggles with kitchen chaos, self-doubt, and a haunting presence that aims to sabotage her efforts.
