House Rules
“Play or Pay.”
Synopsis
HOUSE RULES is about a game night that spirals into bloody chaos as a group of friends unknowingly play a cursed board game. As the night unfolds, their darkest impulses emerge subconsciously, exposing the ruthless nature of game night and capitalism.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Official Selection Panic Fest 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geri Courtney-Austein
- Screenplay & Story
- Tessa Stokes, Brittnay Johnston, Marshall Ross
- Original Title
- House Rules
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Tesmar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geri Courtney-Austein
Tessa Stokes, Brittnay Johnston, Marshall Ross
Darion Trotman
Beatrice Sisul
Abigail Webster, Tessa Stokes, Marshall Ross
Department Leadership Roster
Abigail Webster
Producer
Geri Courtney-Austein
Director
Darion Trotman
Director of Photography
Tessa Stokes
Writer
Brittnay Johnston
Writer
Marshall Ross
Writer
Rachel Jacobs
Production Design
Beatrice Sisul
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for House Rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions About House Rules
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is House Rules about?
HOUSE RULES is about a game night that spirals into bloody chaos as a group of friends unknowingly play a cursed board game. As the night unfolds, their darkest impulses emerge subconsciously, exposing the ruthless nature of game night and capitalism.
Who directed House Rules?
House Rules was directed by Geri Courtney-Austein.
Who stars in House Rules?
The principal cast of House Rules includes Tessa Stokes, Gabe Spencer, Tristan J Shuler, Geri Courtney-Austein.
When was House Rules released and how long is it?
House Rules was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 10m.