The Home (2025) FrightFest 2025 Movie Review

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The Home – FrightFest 2025 Movie Review

First Reaction – The Home is a deeply twisted story with a shocking revelation.

Where to Watch

You can stream ‘The Home’ starting from August 22nd on various digital platforms, and it will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 29th, courtesy of Signature Entertainment.

Director: James DeMonaco

Writer: James DeMonaco, Adam Cantor (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Pete Davidson (Bodies Bodies Bodies)
  • John Glover (Scrooged)
  • Victor Williams (The Affair)
  • Bruce Altman (Running Scared)
  • Ethan Phillips (The Island)

Storyline: Max discovers that the elderly residents and caregivers at the retirement home where he’s employed have been concealing mysterious, dark secrets.

Runtime: 1 Hour 35 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

The Journey Begins – A Former Criminal’s Redemption

The narrative unfolds as Max (Davidson), a man grappling with his past crimes, finds himself compelled to deal with the repercussions of his choices. He is assigned as the caretaker of a residential home, marking a new chapter in his life. However, a series of peculiar occurrences surrounding the house pique Max’s curiosity, leading him on an investigative journey.

As Max delves deeper into the house, the darker the secret he unearths turns out to be. Yet, what he discovers is far more unsettling and horrifying than anything he could have possibly anticipated.

Verdict on The Home

Recap

The film revolves around a man with troubles taking a last chance to change his fate. He finds himself working at a local nursing home, but soon uncovers a shocking truth hidden behind its walls.

Best Parts

This film excels at puzzling its viewers and presents a series of startling incidents that keep us guessing. It eventually delivers one of the more jaw-dropping twists. The message is poignant, but the ending, one of the most brutal this year in cinema. Generally, the acting is commendable, except for one performance that seems out of place throughout.

Worst Parts

The film often finds it challenging to make Pete Davidson’s leading performance appear authentic; he fails to convincingly portray fear like many other actors do in horror films. However, one could also argue that the screenplay includes excessive efforts to incorporate unexpected plot twists.

Final Thoughts –The Home is a twisted story, with a violent outcome.

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2025-08-22 16:38