Home: The Horror Story
Home: The Horror Story

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Home: The Horror Story

2000
Movie
0
English

Bob Parkinson, the conservative patriarch of a suburban family, thinks he's a nice guy. After a brain operation, however, his latent prejudices turn into vivid experiences in his own home and his life becomes an increasingly horrifying nightmare eventually prompting a personal transformation... or not.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Yimou LiGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple moves into a new apartment, only to discover it is haunted by a vengeful spirit. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, they uncover a dark secret about the previous tenants and the tragic events that transpired within the building. They must find a way to appease the entity or become its next victims.

Critical Reception

Home: The Horror Story received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmosphere and jump scares, while others criticized its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some finding it a decent entry in the Asian horror genre and others deeming it derivative.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts to build suspense through atmospheric dread and sudden scares.

  • Some viewers found the story to be overly familiar and lacking originality.

  • The acting performances were generally considered serviceable but not outstanding.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, which influenced some of the practical effects and set design choices.

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