House on Eden Summary and Review - When the Content Becomes the Curse

Directed and co-written by real-life content creator Kris Collins (KallMeKris) and co-starring her frequent collaborator Celina Myers (CelinaSpookyBoo), House on Eden follows a group of paranormal vloggers chasing the next big scare — only to find themselves in the middle of one. Mixing humour, tension, and creeping dread, the film uses its found-footage format to explore that uneasy space between performance and genuine fear.

An Unexpected Detour

We meet the team en route to film new content at a cemetery. Unknown to Celina and Jay, Kris has discovered a supposedly haunted house nearby and, since she’s behind the wheel, they realise too late that she’s made a detour. The property’s allure lies in its obscurity — few have heard of it, let alone visited. A quick call to real-life paranormal investigators Sam and Colby confirms that even they don’t know the place, which seals the group’s decision to explore.

When they arrive, the house is immaculate yet inexplicably unlocked. They begin filming, testing their spirit-detecting equipment and trading jokes, but the tone gradually shifts as they uncover more about what resides there — and what it wants.

Treading Familiar Ground

There’s no denying that House on Eden treads familiar ground. It borrows freely from almost every found-footage title you can name, but it also has a certain charm that keeps it engaging — it certainly did for me. The characters initially come across as a little grating, their constant swearing and one particularly crude gag wearing thin early on. Thankfully, this eases as the film progresses and the light-hearted banter gives way to something more serious. Celina, in particular, brings some genuinely funny moments without tipping the film into parody, and the balance between humour and horror is handled better than expected.

True to found-footage convention, there’s plenty of shaky camerawork (does no one in this genre use an image stabiliser?) and a fair bit of autofocus lag, but between the chaos, there are some surprisingly well-composed shots and a great use of location. The acting is solid across the board, and the film makes some time for character development — a rare luxury in this subgenre.

Delivers Effective Moments

In terms of scares, it’s not terrifying, but it does deliver some effective moments, even edging into mild body horror at times. The tension builds nicely, though the eventual payoff feels a little muted. I did, however, enjoy the underlying lore, which ties neatly into Kris’s character arc, and the film even manages a small twist within a twist that adds frisson towards the end.

I've read that Collins and Myers set out to make a horror film for their fans, and on that front, it’s hard to fault them. Although some reviews may have been harsh, I think House on Eden deserves credit for being a coherent, well-paced story made with genuine enthusiasm. Collins shows clear directorial promise, and I’d be interested to see where she goes next.

Its biggest flaw is simply its lack of originality. Viewers seeking visceral scares, heavy gore, or major shocks may come away underwhelmed. But for those who appreciate the found-footage format, House on Eden offers an entertaining 78 minutes — the sort of film best enjoyed on a chilly autumn evening when you’re in the mood for something eerie but easy to watch.

3/5

Kris: Kris Collins (KallMeKris)
Celina: Celina Myers (CelinaSpookyBoo)
Jay: Jason-Christopher Mayer
Lilith: Emily Mitchell
Writer: Kris Collins
Director: Kris Collins
Year of Release: 2025
Runtime: 78 minutes