Dream Home
Dream Home

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Dream Home

2010
Movie
96 min
Cantonese

A woman will go to whatever lengths necessary to obtain her dream home with a view of the sea. This includes driving down the property value and decreasing the occupancy rate by killing her potential neighbors.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Google Users70%
Director: Pang Ho-cheungGenres: Horror, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A financially struggling woman is desperate to purchase her dream apartment in Hong Kong, only to find that the price is far beyond her reach. As her financial situation deteriorates and her obsession grows, she embarks on a brutal and bloody path to eliminate any obstacles, including the current residents and anyone who stands in her way, to finally claim her ultimate prize. Her descent into madness is marked by escalating violence and a chilling disregard for human life as she seeks to fulfill her materialistic ambitions.

Critical Reception

Dream Home received a mixed to positive reception, particularly noted for its extreme violence and dark themes. While some critics found the film to be a brutal and effective social commentary on Hong Kong's housing market, others were put off by its graphic nature. It garnered attention for its visceral horror and a strong performance from its lead actress, though its relentless gore and bleak outlook were points of contention.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense gore and shocking violence.

  • Seen as a potent, albeit extreme, social critique of housing inequality.

  • The film's unrelenting bleakness and graphic nature were divisive among viewers.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a disturbing and intense horror experience. Many appreciated its unique premise and willingness to push boundaries with its graphic content, though some found it excessively violent and unpleasant. The film's commentary on societal issues resonated with a portion of the audience, but the extreme gore was a significant factor in many reviews.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress (Josie Ho) and Best Original Film Song at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Won Best Actress at the Sitges Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film's extreme gore and controversial themes led to it being banned or heavily censored in several countries, including South Korea and Taiwan.

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Hotsake

Hotsake

Wow, I had heard good things about this movie and went into it with high expectations and I wasn't let down. This is a great horror movie but better than that it a great film period. The main part of the movie takes place during a 2 hour ti...