These are the editorial factors and ratings behind our score for The House.
Representation / casting choices
Queer performer cast in minor supporting voice role
35 / 100
Political / ideological dialogue
Occasional thematic dialogue on materialism and change
25 / 100
Identity-driven story themes
No identity-driven story themes
10 / 100
Institutional / cultural critique
Strong recurring anti-capitalism and environmental critique central to all stories
65 / 100
Legacy character or canon changes
Not relevant
0 / 100
Review
Summary
The House is a stop-motion animated dark comedy anthology with three surreal stories linked by the same mysterious house across different eras. A poor Victorian family, a struggling modern property developer, and a determined future landlady each become consumed by the house as a symbol of status and security. Anti-capitalist and anti-materialist themes drive the narratives, with the final story featuring prominent environmental messaging around climate change and adaptation.
Anti-woke backlash / 'too woke' complaints
Absence of reported woke backlash or controversy
10 / 100
Creator track record context
Paloma Baeza has environmental themes in prior work
