Paranormal investigators Kris, Celina, and their videographer Jay expect the usual scares when they set out on their latest case. But after being mysteriously rerouted to an abandoned house deep in the woods, they find themselves facing a force unlike anything they have encountered before. As the night spirals into chaos, missing crew members and eerie phenomena hint at an ancient, malevolent presence watching their every move.
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- Garrett WilkinsJune 6, 2026This is one of those films that mistakes confidence for competence. The movie places an astonishing amount of faith in the appeal of its central cast, but that faith is rarely rewarded. Too much of the runtime feels built around the assumption that simply putting allegedly famous internet personalities in front of a camera is enough to hold an audience's attention. Unfortunately, it isn't. The performances from Kris Collins, Celina Myers, and the rest of the ensemble rarely rise above the level of content creators playing dress-up as actors, leaving the film without the screen presence necessary to carry even its simplest scenes. When a horror film depends this heavily on its characters, that is a fatal flaw. The bigger problem is that the film never seems aware of its own limitations. The writing constantly reaches for depth and significance without ever earning either, resulting in long stretches of dialogue and character interactions that feel painfully self-important rather than engaging. The pacing is equally problematic, with extended stretches where very little of interest actually happens, forcing the audience to spend far more time with these characters than the material can justify. The found-footage presentation does the film no favors either. Rather than enhancing realism or tension, it often feels like a convenient shortcut around the discipline required to build atmosphere through more traditional filmmaking techniques. There are moments clearly intended to be provocative, mysterious, or even seductive, but neither the writing nor the performances can support the level of fascination the film seems to have with its own characters. Even a sequence seemingly included to shock or challenge the audience feels more awkward than effective. House on Eden isn't ambitious enough to be an interesting failure and isn't competent enough to work as straightforward horror. Instead, it lands in the uncomfortable middle ground of a film that genuinely believes it is far better than it actually is.
- jennalove885November 1, 2025It was ... interesting. It's a slow start but does pick up. I enjoyed it, especially for their first major production! I did jump a couple times but the film isn't anything new or "original". However!....This is why you don't go haunted-house-hunting without doing your research first lol good job you guys! I look forward to watching more of y'all's work and the growth you have in the near future!
- LivewireAdminOctober 14, 2025Clearly a passion project for Kris Collins! Her name was all over the credits. Definitely some decent scares in the back half I just felt the story was relatively thin. Also, the scares seemed to come flying at us all at once, I think they could have slowed down in the house and allowed tension to build there. Would definitely check out Collins' next feature! letterboxd: FilmPhanPA
- NiztradamusFebruary 26, 2026Hlaf a star extra because it's Kris but yeah, just another low budget found footage movie. There isn't much to write home about here. The acting is on par with other titles of the genre, the story is okay for the most part with some misses here and there and the sound is alright. The scares are bog standard, even sub par in a lot of cases. 2 stars for the average viewer, 2.5 for someone that likes and occasionally watches Kris' YT channel and probably more for her fans.
- donkeypooSeptember 29, 2025I like Kris on YouTube so I thought I'd check out the movie. Its a bit derivative. Over use of filters and retro styling for no apparent reason. Acting/Story etc meh.. Anyone making the effort to get stuff made and out there deserves credit in my book. No man/woman is an island, it takes a village and all that. Basically don't try to do everything yourself. I wouldn't recommend this movie.
- ReaverGuardianGamingSeptember 6, 2025It was exactly what I expected from 2 amateur filmmakers / YouTube content creators. Nothing against either of them, my wife and I watch both Kris and Celina's content frequently. I think, with time, a decent budget and resources, they could do something amazing, but as a amateur film from freshman in the industry, it was good for a time killer.
- jackmeatAugust 20, 2025My quick rating - 3.1/10. The sweet sound of the Shudder logo. That’s when you know you’re about to be blessed with another round of “three people find a dusty camera and decide to record their way into stupidity.” House on Eden doesn’t disappoint in that department; it practically sprints face-first into every found-footage cliché like it’s competing for a Guinness World Record in “Most Annoying Handicam Shake.” The setup is simple: two shrill, grating female characters drag along a mostly silent dude into the woods to investigate a house. Great news, this is apparently the first time any of them have ever held a video camera. Instead of steady shots, we get warp-speed whip-pans like the camera operator is trying to swat invisible flies. If you’ve ever wanted to watch a paranormal investigation conducted by someone having a seizure with a GoPro, congratulations, this movie is your dream come true. Once they reach the “abandoned” house in the middle of nowhere, I had to laugh. Every window shot screamed “quiet suburb with neighbors just off-camera.” At one point I’m 90% sure I saw porch lights across the way. But hey, don’t let that ruin the “isolation.” And yes, they black out, because why not? DO they try to resolve why it happened, why Jay (Jason-Christopher Mayer) pissed himself, or better yet, get the hell out of there? Nope, ignore it like any other plot point and forget it happened. Oh, and my favorite bit: the wall-mounted commercial fire extinguisher spotted on the third floor at the 37-minute mark. Nothing screams “haunted ruin” like OSHA-approved safety equipment. (picture on my website) The real joy of House on Eden comes from how closely it resembles that South Park spoof of ghost hunters. Half the dialogue is just variations of “What was that? Did you hear that? Oh my God, something touched me!” All that’s missing is someone wetting themselves on cue. Oh that's right, Jay did. They wander around with what looks like paranormal gear ordered straight off Temu, shouting “evidence” at static and some annoying beeping box. And naturally, they split up, because apparently no horror script is complete without someone saying, “Let’s cover more ground.” The dialogue? Juvenile. The characters? Irritating. The camera work? Less “authentic” and more “baseball bat assault.” Seriously—no one records their friends by zipping the camera around like they’re filming an action sequence for The Flash. Yet here we are, stomachs churning as the footage spins like a carnival ride. The ending almost redeems things—almost. There’s a decent little punch in the final two minutes, but it’s like slogging through a landfill to find a shiny soda can. Too little, way too late. And judging by the credits, this vanity project belongs to Kristina Collins. To her credit (ha), she is the best part of the film, but that’s like saying she’s the least sticky piece of gum on the theater floor. Final word? Even if House on Eden had been released 25 years ago, when “ghost hunters with cameras” still felt novel, it would have been a weak entry. Watching it in 2025? It’s an exercise in patience and neck endurance. Shame on me for putting this on my slider—I should’ve known better.
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House on Eden was released on July 25, 2025.
House on Eden was directed by Kris Collins.
House on Eden has a runtime of 77m.
House on Eden was produced by Kris Collins, Celina Myers, Jason-Christopher Mayer.
Paranormal investigators Kris, Celina, and their videographer Jay expect the usual scares when they set out on their latest case. But after being mysteriously rerouted to an abandoned house deep in the woods, they find themselves facing a force unlike anything they have encountered before. As the night spirals into chaos, missing crew members and eerie phenomena hint at an ancient, malevolent presence watching their every move.
The key characters in House on Eden are Kris (Kris Collins), Celina (Celina Myers), Jay (Jason-Christopher Mayer).
House on Eden is rated R.
House on Eden is a Horror, Thriller film.
House on Eden has an audience rating of 5.3 out of 10.
House on Eden has made $456K at the box office.