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Home

2023
Movie
100 min
Portuguese

Her name is El - a name that sounds like a letter and makes the young androgynous woman a kind of representative of her generation. A generation that is overwhelmed by all the possibilities of the world, globalization and the digital stream. Lisbon is a promise of freedom, independence and an intense life. But the question of meaning brings doubt into everyday life: what if I were happier with someone else or called another place home? When home no longer feels like home, the search becomes routine. When El meets Kay after a break-up, in the midst of her search, their story together begins. Time, space and emotions implode in "Baan", blurring Lisbon with Bangkok, past with present.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes25%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users45%
Director: Nicholas McCarthyGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a mysterious alien creature lands on Earth, it begins to infect and possess humans. A young woman named Miranda, who is separated from her family, must find a way to survive and protect herself from the escalating threat. As the creature's influence spreads, she uncovers its terrifying origins and the true extent of its destructive capabilities.

Critical Reception

Home (2023) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its tense atmosphere and a few effective jump scares, many found the plot derivative and predictable, with a lack of originality in its execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful moments and occasional creepy imagery.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and reliance on common horror tropes.

  • Commentators noted that the film failed to deliver a truly original take on the alien invasion/possession subgenre.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a standard creature feature with some unsettling scenes. Many felt it didn't offer enough novelty to stand out, though a few enjoyed the creature design and the lead performance.

Fun Fact

The film was initially developed with a different title and premise before undergoing significant changes during production.

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