[Interview] ‘House of Abraham’ Filmmakers Talk Real World Inspiration, and Halloween

The new end of life cult horror movie House of Abraham opens in select theaters this week, and we talked to director Lisa Belcher and writer and actor Lukas Hassel, who plays the title character, about their inspirations for this story and what excited them most about this project.

In a our video conversation a few days ago, we also of course talked about celebrating Halloween, and more.

In the film, haunted by her childhood memories of finding her mother dead, a conflicted Dee arrives at a mysterious secluded property looking for answers. Upon checking in, she meets six other weekend guests there for the same reason as herself — ending their lives with the assistance of the enigmatic host, Abraham, who assures everyone that their deaths will happen under his guidance, cleanly, safely, and most importantly, lovingly. When someone is ready to end their life, they will ring the bell of death outside, gathering everyone for their end. As he states: Life is not for everyone.
 
He informs the guests that they are, of course, free to change their minds and leave if they so choose. One of the guests, Victor, takes Abraham up on the offer but not before pleading with others to leave with him. No one does. When Dee stumbles upon evidence that Victor never left at all, but mysteriously disappearing, leaving all his things behind, she has the chilling realization that Abraham lied. No one leaves the House alive.
 
As more guests take their own lives, Dee becomes desperate to stop Abraham’s manipulative intentions. A final confrontation between Dee and Abraham leads to a twist that no one can foresee. The future of the House of Abraham is on the line and the stakes are truly life and death.

Directed by Lisa Belcher (Guest of Honor, Javelina Run), genre icons Lin Shaye (A Nightmare on Elm Street, Sinister, Tales of Halloween) and Natasha Henstridge (Species films, Ghosts of Mars) co-star, along with Lukas Hassel (The Blacklist, Into The Dark).

House of Abraham opens in select theaters this Friday the 13th.

Watch our exclusive video interview with Lisa Belcher and Lukas Hassel, as well as the film’s official trailer, below.

Related: [Interview] Natasha Henstridge Talks ‘Species’ at 30, ‘House of Abraham’, and Halloween

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