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Housos Live

Housos Live

2012
Comedy
88 min
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Franky, Shazza, Dazza, Kev and Vanessa are the Housos of the Housing Commission. Lifelong unemployed bludgers they are entirely reliant on government pensions to support their way of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Paul Fenech
Starring
Paul Fenech / Elle Dawe / Jabba

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

provocative crude satirical outrageous bleak confrontational energetic exaggerated dark humour cult memorable unvarnished

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 26, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

'Housos Live' presents a bold, often confronting, exploration of a segment of Australian society. The performances are full-bodied, with the cast fully committing to the film's extreme portrayal of life in Sunnyvale. The tone is consistently audacious, employing…

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Benjamin Hayes
Apr 26, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

For those who understand and appreciate Paul Fenech’s distinctive brand of humour, 'Housos Live' delivers in spades. This is a film that thrives on its outrageous premise and the committed performances of its cast, who embody the 'Housos'…

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Chloe Davies
Apr 26, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

One approaches 'Housos Live' with the understanding that it aims to shock and offend, and in that regard, it certainly succeeds. The characters, as depicted, are a relentless barrage of negative stereotypes, driven by an agenda that seems…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 26, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Housos Live' is an unapologetic dive into a specific, albeit exaggerated, corner of Australian suburbia. Paul Fenech and his cast fully inhabit their roles, delivering performances that are as fearless as they are provocative. The film’s tone is…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 26, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Paul Fenech's 'Housos Live' plunges headfirst into the murky depths of Sunnyvale, presenting a stark, unvarnished look at life on the fringes. The performances, particularly from Fenech himself, are committed to the film's abrasive tone. It’s a world…

FAQs

Housos Live is likely to resonate with audiences who appreciate confrontational, satirical, and often offensive comedy. Fans of Paul Fenech's previous work and those who enjoy dark humour that pushes boundaries will find plenty to engage with. It appeals to a demographic that doesn't shy away from crude jokes and a portrayal of Australian life that is intentionally gritty and unflattering, often as a form of social commentary.