I'm sorry if this reads more like a financial analysis than a movie review. You have to think of something during these movies.

[A] schlocky wannabe Elm St.

When it comes down to it, House III: The Horror Show is easily the weakest entry in the House franchise and sadly seems like nothing more than a desperate attempt to draw in an audience purely based on gore and profanities.

As a fright flick, The Horror Show fails miserably. As a piece of camp, however, it's fantastic - a total trip from start to finish.