One of the first things that sticks out to you about Cooper Raiff’s movie Shithouse (or S#!%house, for those who prefer not having the curse right there in front of you) is the title.
Simple put, the name of this film is terrible. It suggests a different sort of flick, a much worse one, too, as Raiff has crafted something emotional, funny, and deeply heartfelt.
The title suggests something much rougher. Perhaps it’s intentional, but I’m actually shocked no one forced him to change the name.
Kudos to IFC for supporting his vision, though it may well make this a much harder sell than it needs to be. Coming out tomorrow, it really deserves to be seen.
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