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The Home
The story follows the aftermath of the death of an old man, the body of whom is brought back to his home where he lived with only child, Sayeh (Mohadeseh Heyrat). Sayeh is made responsible for organising the funeral that, according to the religion, should happen as soon as possible. While the house is packed with relatives who are ready to follow the rituals, Mr. Ahmedi (Gholamreza Bagheri) from the university hospital delivers the will of the dead man, which states that his body should be donated to the autopsy room of the medical college. Sayeh should follow her father’s wishes, but she doesn’t agree.
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Plot Summary
When a woman's mentally unstable mother is institutionalized, she is forced to send her two young daughters to a remote, isolated boarding school. The school, run by a seemingly kind but enigmatic headmistress, harbors dark secrets. As the daughters struggle to adapt, they uncover disturbing truths about the school's past and the sinister experiments conducted within its walls.
Critical Reception
The Home (2017) received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters despite a potentially intriguing premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles to deliver on its horror and thriller elements, often relying on familiar tropes.
Performances are generally adequate, but the script limits their potential.
The narrative pacing and resolution are frequently criticized as unsatisfying.
Google audience: Audience feedback for 'The Home' is scarce, but what is available suggests viewers found the film to be a forgettable entry in the genre, lacking originality and genuine scares.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 2017, the film had a very limited distribution and was largely overlooked by mainstream audiences and critics.
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