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_**Precursor to the looming onslaught of slashers**_ Four daughters visit their ailing father (Walter Brennan) at his rural estate in SoCal for the holidays. He insists that his current wife is poisoning him (Julie Harris) and people ...
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Home for the Holidays
1974
Movie
73 min
English
An ailing man summons his four daughters home for Christmas and asks them to kill his new wife, who he suspects is poisoning him.
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IMDb6.1/10
Director: John Llewellyn Moxey•Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Plot Summary
A young woman returns to her family's isolated country estate for the Christmas holidays, only to discover that her family is being systematically murdered by an unseen killer. As tensions and paranoia rise, she must uncover the truth before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television film is often cited as an early example of the holiday horror subgenre and is appreciated for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective scares. While not a major critical success upon release, it has gained a cult following over the years for its chilling premise and performances.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful build-up and unsettling atmosphere.
Notable for its early use of a holiday setting for horror elements.
The twist ending is often discussed, though interpretations vary.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce as this was a TV movie from the 1970s. Those who recall it often remember it for its creepy vibe and surprising turns.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a television series.
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