In House of Spoils (2024), an ambitious chef, played by Ariana DeBose, seizes the opportunity of a lifetime when she opens her dream restaurant in a remote countryside estate. Determined to prove herself in the fiercely competitive culinary world, she pours everything into the venture, hoping to escape a troubled past and craft a legacy through her cooking. But as the grand opening approaches, an unsettling presence begins to unravel her confidence. Mysterious occurrences plague the kitchen—ingredients spoil overnight, eerie whispers echo through empty halls, and shadows flicker just beyond sight. While the skeptical staff dismiss the disturbances as stress-induced paranoia, she can't shake the feeling that something—or someone—is watching her. The pressure mounts as she battles not only the relentless demands of the restaurant industry but also the creeping sense of dread that threatens to consume her. Blending psychological horror with slow-burning suspense, House of Spoils explores themes of ambition, isolation, and the haunting weight of past mistakes. As reality and paranoia blur, the film keeps audiences on edge, questioning whether her greatest enemy lurks in the darkness or within her own mind. With tension simmering to a boil, the film delivers a gripping, atmospheric descent into obsession, where success may come at a terrifying cost.