The original House of the Dead game itself looks dated - be it by choice or flawed execution. The graphics and make-up effects appear date, even by 2005 standards. House of the Dead is said to take place relatively before the core game series (direct sequel games).

Many films inspired by popular video games build their own separate lore, but these two films are actually part of the lore established by their source material. More importantly, these films are said to be part of the cannon story that the multi-platform video game franchise created. While not ever achieving the same status as other game-based movies, these two films stand up to the test when compared to their source material. These films are based upon and named after the popular Sega franchise. House of the Dead and House of the Dead II expand upon the classic arcade turned platform game series House of the Dead. The reason is simple, people love seeing video game worlds expanded upon, as long as they are entertaining.

Even Silent Hill has had moderate success on the big screen.

Movies such as Doom have been met with lukewarm reception, while powerhouses such as Resident Evil keep on going regardless of how the story has evolved. Video game adaptations and zombie films can become incredibly popular if done right - and fade into oblivion when done wrong. House of the Dead (2003) and House of the Dead II (2005) will never win any awards, but they do earn their time in the spotlight this Garbage Day. Today, the focus is on a film series that has garnished plenty of mixed reviews, some dismissing its underwhelming effects and sloppy acting, with others praising it for its familiarity to the original source. It’s Saturday, so that means it’s time to find another gem hidden among the ocean of forgotten bad horror movies. The “House of the Dead” film series has plenty of detractors, but it deserves credit for honoring its source material and delivering tons of mindless fun.

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