The Strange House, Vol. 4

変な家 [Henna Ie] #4

by Uketsu, Kyo Ayano (Illustrator)

DARK FAMILY SECRETS

As Yuzuki and I investigate the Katabuchi family home, our unease grows. What dark secrets has her family been hiding? The mysteries deepen, but at least one has been solved: the identity of You-chan’s murderer. Yet that is only the beginning of the strange, disturbing truth...

Genres: Manga, 漫画, Fiction, Horror, Mystery

178 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 2024

About the author

Associated Names:
* Uketsu
* 雨穴
* อุเก็ตสึ (Thai Profile)

Reviews

[daph pink ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the volume to be a compelling mystery that held my attention through most of its twists and revelations. The premise — unearthing a hidden room tied to a cousin’s death and peeling back the layers of suspicion — is unsettling and intriguing. The atmosphere builds up nicely: there’s a real sense of dread and curiosity as the protagonists dig deeper, and the slow unfolding of secrets keeps you hooked.

That said, it’s not perfect. At times pacing feels uneven: certain segments drag with heavy detail, while others rush through revelations so quickly they don’t get the emotional weight they deserve. And while the tension is effective, the resolution — though satisfying — leaves a few threads a bit too ambiguous for my taste.

Overall, though, it’s an atmospheric horror-mystery that delivers chills and genuine suspense. If you enjoy stories with dark secrets, hidden rooms, and uneasy truths, this one’s worth checking out — just go in knowing it won’t always hold you on the edge.

[vi · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg finally some answers! Maybe… too many… at once… my brain… 😵‍💫

[Julian King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immagino che Uketsu abbia letto Il Detective Kindaichi e la maledizione degli Inugami e si sia liberamente ispirato, per produrre un thriller stupendo

[Worm]

Okay, I'm quite interested in this series (again) even though I've now finished the novel. Is it kinda of dumb, yeah- but it's still got all the twists I'm looking for! There are some differences that happen in the family home that don't happen in the novel so I'm really curious if the ending is going to be different 👀

[Estibaliz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looks like this might be the second to last volume in the series, and that surely feels like a good thing to me, come to this point.

Which is to say that 'The Strange House' takes a turn to a more conventional storytelling here, with some family legends revealing as the root of the whole mystery... possibly?

The ending here certainly didn't hold my interest as much as previous volume did, and I will be happy to end the series, but not a captive of the riddle of these houses anymore, really.

We'll see where volume 5 takes us, and if it can end with a bang.

3.75

[Imogen Brand · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Strange House series is as creepy as it can get some moments in the story generally makes me shudder as I am starting to picture how the murder house is in full operation.

The whole story is so bizarre only so addictive I am so glad the manga version has been published as it is adds a whole another level to the plot.

I can't wait till next year these cliffhangers are stretching further a part from each volume hopefully it comes out sooner 🤞

[マヌ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Haben sich die vorherigen drei Bände teilweise wiederholt und nach dem spannenden Auftakt deutliche Ermüdungserscheinungen aufgezeigt, so liefert der vierte Band nun endlich die dringend benötigten Hintergrundinformationen. Diese machen die Ereignisse greifbarer und sorgen auch dafür, dass die Geschichte wieder deutlich spannender wird.

[Junior · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid entry into the series and the penultimate volume. Lots of exposition dumped towards the end—appears to reveal what is going on. An interesting twist—not what I expected—so I’m excited to see how this story wraps up. I love a manga series that doesn’t overstay its welcome, but could have easily read 10 volumes of this series. I do hope they turn Strange Pictures into a manga as well.

[Celine · Rating 5 out of 5]

These manga are so quick to read.

They keep you interested, engaged and on the edge of your seat because you cannot leave until you know what happens next.

Also insanely bingeable. I read the first 2 in one day and the third a different day and the fourth in one sitting.

[Kat Ice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this volume! I could not put it down! This was the volume that I’ve been waiting for all along because it explains so much of what is actually going on! And then it leaves off on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait for the next one! If you enjoy a good horror story, you will love this series!

[Alexander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still really glad I picked this up. I continue to enjoy this series as it progresses and dives deeper into the story. Still recommend this to anyone who likes a bit of gruesome with their mystery too.

[Anj · Rating 4 out of 5]

old rich families and their whack traditions man

[El · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,3 stars

[Shed · Rating 4 out of 5]

SHEEEET. ONGOING PA PALA TO. AHHHHHH.

[Giyongchy · Rating 4 out of 5]

บ้านวิกล​ ใกล้จะจบแล้วเล่มนี้เริ่มเฉลยปมอดีตออกมาก็ซับซ้อนดีค่ะ​ เวอร์ชั่นมังงะทำให้เห็นภาพชัดเจนดี

[Thao · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es wird verrückter und verrückter. 😱

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

52 Book Club 2025 Reading Challenge- Prompt 46: Read in a "-ber" Month

[Natalie S · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one is was really creepy... one more till the end! I feel like there must be a twist coming.

[Kaye · Rating 4 out of 5]

OML THIS IS GETTING SICK AND TWISTED

[Ilenia Pellegrino · Rating 2 out of 5]

Avrei preferito che fosse semplicemente una famiglia di pazzi che tutto sto pippone sul rituale della mano sinistra.

[Imane · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75/5

[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these books. This series is getting scarier. I really enjoyed this book. Many of your questions will be answered.

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is lowkey starting to lose me but I’m still invested.

[Francesca D’Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

La situazione si sta delineando, questo cliffhanger mi uccide.

[Asya · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75⭐

[Lee Shain · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love how there were made some slight changes on some aspects of the story without actually changing anything from the main plot (book).

[Bee ☾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh! This series is SOOOOOO good!!!

Creepy-ass floor plans with an even creepier history.

[Maggie · Rating 5 out of 5]

We got another Murder House! This is a fun companion piece to the book. I love the manga style and the story continues to be fantastic.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welp, I definitely wasn't expecting the story to go in *that* direction...only one more volume to go!