In the House 2012
"There’s always a way to get in."
François Ozon's *In the House (2012)* blends sharp wit with psychological tension as a literature teacher becomes entangled in a student's unsettling literary obsession.
Director: François Ozon
Cast
Fabrice Luchini
Germain
Kristin Scott Thomas
Jeanne
Ernst Umhauer
Claude
Emmanuelle Seigner
Esther
Bastien Ughetto
Rapha fils
Denis Ménochet
Rapha père
Jean-François Balmer
Le proviseur
Fabrice Colson
Client de la galerie
Yolande Moreau
Les jumelles Rosalie et Eugénie
Catherine Davenier
Anouk - la secrétaire
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the House (2012) about?
The story follows Germain, a jaded literature teacher who becomes fascinated by his student Claude's eerily detailed essays about infiltrating a classmate's home. As the teacher's mentorship turns into obsession, the boy's lies unravel into a psychological game with consequences neither can control.
Who directed In the House?
François Ozon, the acclaimed French director behind *8 Women* and *Potiche*, helms this clever, unsettling thriller that deftly balances dark humor and suspense.
Who stars in In the House?
The film features Fabrice Luchini as the teacher Germain, Kristin Scott Thomas as his wife Jeanne, and Ernst Umhauer as the enigmatic student Claude, alongside Emmanuelle Seigner and Denis Ménochet in key supporting roles.
Is In the House (2012) worth watching?
Absolutely—for fans of psychological thrillers with sharp dialogue and moral ambiguity. Ozon's direction keeps you guessing, while the cast delivers performances that linger long after the credits roll. It's a rare film that rewards both intellect and intrigue.
How long is In the House?
The runtime is 105 minutes, offering a tight, engrossing experience that balances tension and wit without a wasted scene.
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About In the House (2012) — A Seductive Thriller Where Fiction Invades Reality
François Ozon's *In the House (2012)* blends sharp wit with psychological tension as a literature teacher becomes entangled in a student's unsettling literary obsession. When 16-year-old Claude infiltrates the home of a classmate through a series of calculated lies, he documents his exploits in essays that captivate his teacher, Germain. What begins as a game of intellectual cat-and-mouse spirals into a dark exploration of deception, power, and the blurred lines between fiction and reality. Ozon crafts a seductive, ambiguous thriller where every revelation feels laced with ulterior motives, and the classroom's intellectual rigor gives way to something far more sinister.
The film's mood oscillates between playful satire and creeping unease, anchored by Luchini's magnetic performance as the teacher who rediscovers his passion—for better or worse. With a premise that feels both timeless and urgently modern, *In the House* is a masterclass in tension, proving that the most dangerous stories aren't just written in books but lived in the unguarded moments of everyday life.
