The Domestics
The Domestics

The Domestics

2018Movie95 minEnglish

A young husband and wife must fight to return home in a post-apocalyptic mid-western landscape ravaged by gangs.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Google Users54%
Director: Matthew HopeGenres: Horror, Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a deadly virus that turns people into flesh-eating monsters, a group of survivors attempts to reach a rumored safe haven. They must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront both the infected and dangerous human factions.

Critical Reception

The Domestics received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a serviceable but unoriginal post-apocalyptic horror film. While some praised its attempt at creating a unique world and its gritty action sequences, many found the plot predictable and lacking in character development.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but derivative in its post-apocalyptic setting.
  • Lacks originality and compelling character arcs.
  • Features some brutal action but struggles with narrative depth.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed experience, with some appreciating the film's action and premise while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around North Carolina, utilizing its diverse landscapes to depict a ravaged America.

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2 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, might watch again, and can recommend. Despite a lot of very obvious problems this movie has, it is surprisingly refreshing. It takes what can sometimes be a boring setting of "post apocalyptic dystopia" and does a lot...
Gimly

Gimly

Probably could have benefitted from some extra funding, and some... better leads, but even with that said, _The Domestics_ is actually a lot fresher than I was expecting. Sure it has the mandatory _Mad Max_ ripoffs that you find in every si...