I Just Wanted to Go Home
I Just Wanted to Go Home

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I Just Wanted to Go Home

2017
Movie
91 min
French

In September 1986, two children were brutally killed in the suburbs of Metz. This is the beginning of "The Patrick Dils Affair", one of the most emblematic judicial errors in the annals of French justice.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Yim-Yim LeeGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman is abducted and wakes up in a desolate, unfamiliar place with no memory of how she got there. As she desperately tries to escape, she uncovers a horrifying truth about her captors and the true nature of her confinement. The film follows her harrowing journey for survival and escape from a terrifying situation.

Critical Reception

I Just Wanted to Go Home received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike, often cited for its slow pacing and predictable plot twists. While some praised the performances of the lead actors, the overall consensus was that the film failed to deliver a compelling or original horror experience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension but criticized for its derivative storyline.

  • Lead performances were noted as a highlight, but insufficient to elevate the weak script.

  • Ultimately considered a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'I Just Wanted to Go Home' are scarce, but available feedback indicates dissatisfaction with the film's uninspired plot and lack of genuine scares, despite some appreciating the visual style.

Fun Fact

Despite its release in 2017, "I Just Wanted to Go Home" had a very limited theatrical release and is primarily known through direct-to-video or streaming platforms, contributing to its lower profile.

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