History Film / HouseParty1990

* PoliticalCorrectnessGoneMad: Dean Kramer in the second movie, who seems like a DeanBitterman at first, but is overly concerned about race relations at his school. It's implied he gave Kid another week to pay his tuition because he was concerned about getting into trouble with his superiors if he didn't.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: In the first movie Stab (the bully that hassles Kid at the start) after getting rejected to Play's party, decides to burn the place down in retribution. His two brothers Pee-Wee and Zilla are repulsed and admit that find the idea is too extreme. Beating people is one thing but burning them, which could lead to fatalities, is crossing the line.

* TheImmodestOrgasm: In the second film, Play closes the record store he manages early just so he can have sex with a random woman he met earlier in the same day, under the false pretenses that he’ll let her sing backup on his demo in return. The woman has a screaming orgasm so absurdly loud and manic, that it literally causes an earthquake. [[spoiler: Once the woman realizes she has been duped, she angrily confronts Play about it. The best answer he can give her is not to “sweat him”.]]

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: It can be really hard to like Play sometimes, but when push comes to shove, he really does look out for his friends, which he proves at the end of ''2'' when he [[spoilers:sells his Mustang to recoup Kid's college fund.]]

* SurprisinglyHappyEnding: At the end of the second movie, it seems like [[spoiler:Kid has to drop out of college after he decides to give the party proceeds to Mr. Lee to help him clean up the hall, but at the last minute, Play sells Forplay, his Mustang, and gives the profits to Kid, allowing him to keep going. Also, Play gets a job as a photographer from the guy he sold it to, and Bilal gets to help him. On top of Rick and Selena finally getting caught and arrested for their time as ConMen and the bullies getting promoted, its implied even if Kid and Sidney don't get back together, they'll reconcile and stay good friends.]]
* TheNineties: The first three movies really show it. Considering they were made during rap music's time in themainstream, its not surprising.

''House Party'' is a series of hip-hop comedy films that began as starring vehicles for the rap duo Music/KidNPlay (Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin). As the title suggest, each movies find the protagonosts hosting a party, though at different locations and for different reasons.

The second film (1991) sets Kid, now living with Play after his father died (as Harris had died not long after finishing the first movie) off to college thanks to some charity of his local church. Much to the chagrin of his friend who wants Kid to go into music with him after they got the attention of a record producer. Misfortune however befalls Kid no sooner then he starts his semester after he loses his tuition money. One thing leads to another before the duo wind up hosting a party on the campus to help Kid stay in college.

The third movie (1994) see Kid getting married to his girlfriend Veda (who was introduced in this movie rather than his past girlfriend Sydney (Creator/TishaCampbell). Play meanwhile has gone into the music business as a manager to a female rap trio, Sex as a Weapon (''TLC''). Of course though things get complicated before everything winds down to a bachelor party thrown for Kid. This film was notable for debuting Chris Tucker and featuring the rap group ''Immature'' (later known as ''[=IMx=]'') who play as Kid's nephews. It was the last movie to feature a plot revolving around Kid n Play [[spoiler:but not the last to feature them altogether]].

And speaking of ''[=IMx=]'', seven years after part 3 came and went in the theaters. A fourth movie was made in 2001 that was an egregiously low-budget direct to video feature, staring said rap group. Subtitled ''Down To The Last Minute'', the film focuses on Jon Jon (Marques Houston, playing a completely different character from part 3) house sitting for his rich and overly strict Uncle Charles's mansion, being told right from the get go not to have anyone over, especially Jon Jon’s best friends: Mark and T (Jerome Jones and Kelton "LDB" Kessee, Houston's fellow bandmates). Of course Jon Jon quickly disobeys him once he’s out of sight and throws a bash. Inevitably Charles' vacation goes south and he set to come home. Forcing Jon Jon and his friends to frantically fix up the house or face Charles' wraith.

After that film was poorly received and flopped in sales, the series supposedly fell by the wayside and was thought finished. But much to many a surprise, a fifth film, ''Tonight's The Night'', was released in 2013. A legacy sequel to the ‘90s trilogy, this film instead features new characters and follows the protagonist Chris (Creator/TequanRichmond) finishing high school but will end up leaving his best friend and crush. So he plans a party for her which of course leads to complications and hijinks. Like the last film, it was a direct to video fare and even features a cameo by Kid n Play reprising the roles of their fictional selves. In the years that have passed since the third movie, the pair now have their own record label - accomplishing a goal they decided on at the end of the second movie and pursued throughout the third. No other characters from the Kid n Play era are featured or mentioned.

As of 2021, a modernized sixth film/soft reboot is in active development, to be produced by Lebron James’ production company Spring Hill Entertainment. It is currently unknown if Kid n Play are involved in any capacity.

%% * DumbassDJ: Bilal
* DontMakeMeTakeMyBeltOff: Kid's dad, Mr. Harris, threatens him with this should he disobey his orders. He does so by the end of the first film during a hilarious monologue at the end credits.

** Kid and his crush Sydney sharing a passionate makeout in side her bedroom before he leaves to avoid being caught by her parents.

* FanserviceExtra: The sequels can be packed with random sex scenes, such as an overweight man seen having sex with his lover before he chases after Kid, Play and the bullies with a weapon for peeking on him.
* TheImmodestOrgasm: In the second film, Play closes the record store he manages early just so he can have sex with a random woman he met earlier in the same day, under the false pretenses that he’ll let her sing backup on his demo in return. The woman has a screaming orgasm so absurdly loud and manic, that it literally causes an earthquake. [[spoiler: Once the woman realizes she has been duped, she angrily confronts Play about it. The best answer he can give her is not to “sweat him”.]]

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: It can be really hard to like Play, sometimes. But, when push comes to shove, he really does look out for his friends.

* InterruptedIntimacy: In the first film, on his way to the party Kid jumps over a fence where a fat man named Roughouse is having sex with his lady, and is shot at by Roughouse.

* LoveTriangle: Sydney/Kid/Sharane in the first film and gets resolved quickly before the film ends.
* NutritionalNightmare: One kid named Peanut pouring almost an entire bag of sugar into a gallon of kool-aid. Those in the household who drank it ended up falling asleep.
* OhCrap: Kid's expression when he's CaughtComingHomeLate. As he is about to get into bed, he looks up to find Pop holding a belt. Pop tells him "I wouldn't do that just yet", snaps his belt, and says "cause your ass is mine".

* PunchPunchPunchUhOh: When Stab starts to throttle Kid, the DJ breaks a record over Stab's head. Stab's response is to give the guy [[DeathGlare a look that could melt steel]].

* PrisonRape: Subverted; Kid is nearly raped by several criminals while stuck in central booking for an [[PoliceBrutality unjust arrest]], but manages to keep them off his back by freestyle rapping until Play bailed him out.

* SternTeacher: Professor Sinclair in the second movie. While it seems like he wants to humiliate Kid at first, he ultimately proves that he cares for him and his education, even [[spoiler:offering him a job as his student assistant to ensure he stays in school after he loses his tuition again.]]
* SurprisinglyHappyEnding: At the end of the second movie, it seems like [[spoiler:Kid has to drop out of college after he decides to give the party proceeds to Mr. Lee to help him clean up the hall, but at the last minute, Play sells Forplay, his Mustang, and gives the profits to Kid, allowing him to keep going. Also, Play gets a job as a photographer from the guy he sold it to, and Bilal gets to help him. On top of Rick and Selena finally getting caught and arrested for their time as ConMen and the bullies getting promoted, its implied even if Kid and Sydney don't get back together, they'll reconcile and stay good friends.]]
* TheNineties: The first three movies really show it. Considering this was made at the rise of rap music in the mainstream, its not surprising.
* YouNeedABreathMint: Bilal, who's breath is so nasty, Sydney called him "dragon breath".
* WildTeenParty: A series staple, excluding ''3'', which was a bachelor party. And each one had all the halmarks of one: Underage drinking, no supervision, property damage, fights, and at least one thwarted instance of party crashing.

* AbusiveParents: Kid's father Mr. Harris threatens to beat him with his belt if he disobeys his orders. He does beat him by the end of the first film for partying late. As the credits roll, we can hear Pop hitting Kid with the belt (Kid yelping with each hit) during the credits.

* DontMakeMeTakeMyBeltOff: Kid's dad, Mr. Harris threatens him with this should he disobey his orders. He does so by the end of the first film during a hilarious monologue at the end credits.

!!''House Party'' provides the following tropes:

* PrettyFlyForAWhiteGuy: Jamal, Kid's white roommate from the second movie, who does everything he can to look and sound black.
* PrisonRape: Kid is nearly raped by several criminals while stuck in central booking for an [[PoliceBrutality unjust arrest]], but manages to keep them off his back by freestyle rapping until Play bailed him out.

* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: Kid and Play, respectively. While Kid is a NiceGuy who doesn't hesitate to look out for his friends, care for his dates, and resolve conflicts without resorting to violence, Play is a JerkWithAHeartOfGold who wants to enjoy his life with music regardless of who he has to step on, though it takes a lot to show that he cares too.

* {{Jerkass}}: The bullies, who torture Kid every chance they get.

* KarmaHoudini: Averted at the very last second. Kid sneaks back into his own room at dawn, right at the verge of escaping his father's wrath... but his dad is waiting for him. [[CorporalPunishment With a belt.]]

%% * SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: Kid and Play, respectively.

* DenserandWackier: The sequels abandon the first film’s more grounded/sentimental tone, in favor of [[UpToEleven over-the-top]] raunchy humor.

''House Party'' was a series of movies that were starring vehicles for the rap duo Music/KidNPlay (Christopher Reid and Christopher Martin). As the title suggest, each movies find the two hosting a house party. Though at a different location and for different reasons.

After that film was poorly received and flopped in sales, the series supposedly fell by the wayside and was thought finished. But much to many a surprise, a fifth film, ''Tonight's The Night'', was released in 2013. A direct sequel to the ‘90s trilogy, this film instead features new characters and follows the protagonist Chris (Creator/TequanRichmond) finishing high school but will end up leaving his best friend and crush. So he plans a party for her which of course leads to complications and hijinks. Like the last film, it was a direct to video fare and even features a cameo by Kid n Play reprising the roles of their fictional selves. In the years that have passed since the third movie, the pair now have their own record label - accomplishing a goal they decided on at the end of the second movie and pursued throughout the third. No other characters from the Kid n Play era are featured or mentioned.

* EvenEvilHasStandards: In the first movie Stab (the bully that hassles Kid at the start) after getting rejected to Play's party, decides to burn the place down in retribution. His two brothers Pee-Wee and Zilla find the idea a little extreme. Beating people is one thing but burning them is taking it a bit far.
* TheImmodestOrgasm: In the second film, Play closes the record store he manages early just so he can have sex with a random woman he met earlier in the same day, under the false pretenses that he’ll let her sing backup on his demo in return. The woman has a screaming orgasm so absurdly loud and manic, that it literally causes an earthquake. [[spoiler: Once the woman realizes she has been deceived, she angrily confronts Play about it. The best answer he can give her is not to “sweat him”.]]

%% * OhCrap: Kid's expression when he's CaughtComingHomeLate.

%% * DontMakeMeTakeMyBeltOff: Kid's dad, Mr. Harris

* NutritionalNightmare: One kid pouring almost an entire bag of sugar into a gallon of kool-aid.

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Robin Harris, who played Kid's father in the first movie, [[AuthorExistenceFailure died of a heart attack just days after the movie was released]]. Instead of recasting him for the second movie, his death was used to write out Kid's father.

* DisproportionateRetribution: ''Barely averted''. In the first movie, Stab and his brothers attempt to crash the titular party (mostly to mess with Kid), but are both kept out of the house, and punked off by Kid and several other partygoers. In response, Stab tries to burn down Play's house,[[note]]Zilla and Pee-Wee [[EveryoneHasStandards thought he was going too far]], and tried to talk him down.[[/note]] and gets as far as dousing the outside in gasoline, but are stopped by the cops right before he could light a match.

* DisproportionateRetribution: ''Barely averted''. In the first movie, Stab and his brothers attempt to crash the titular party (mostly to mess with Kid), but are both kept out of the house, and punked off by Kid and several other partygoers. In response, Stab tries to Play's house,[[note]]Zilla and Pee-Wee [[EveryoneHasStandards thought he was going too far]], and tried to talk him down.[[/note]] and gets as far as dousing the outside in gasoline, but are stopped by the cops right before he could light a match.

* InsultBackfire: Throughout the movie, Stab and co. were harassing Kid for being weak, repeatedly chanting "I smell '''PUSSY!'''" whenever they saw him. When they said it again to Kid and several others when attempting to crash the party, Kid and co. sting them with this as they leave:

* OnlySaneMan: Kid, also a DoggedNiceGuy and StraightMan. Whether he's either just trying to have fun, or find some stability in his life, he's either being tormented by Stab and his brothers, roped into one of Play's stupid schemes, surrounded by less-than-pleasant relatives, or simply screwed over by [[FingalesLaw plain old bad luck]].

%% * OnlySaneMan: Kid, also a DoggedNiceGuy and StraightMan.

%% * YouNeedABreathMint: Bilal
%% * WildTeenParty: Mostly the first two movies.
%% ** Also in the fourth and fifth movies.