Coming Home in the Dark
Coming Home in the Dark

Coming Home in the Dark

2021Movie93 minEnglish

A school teacher is forced to confront a brutal act from his past when a pair of ruthless drifters takes him and his family on a nightmare road-trip.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users82%
Director: James AshcroftGenres: Thriller, Horror, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A teacher, Alan, takes his family on a remote holiday to a coastline known for its beauty. Their trip takes a dark turn when two strangers, Jordan and Tsoung, commandeer their vehicle and begin a terrifying game of cat and mouse. As the journey progresses, it becomes clear that Jordan and Tsoung have a sinister agenda tied to Alan's past, forcing him to confront a deeply buried secret.

Critical Reception

Coming Home in the Dark garnered attention for its intense and unsettling atmosphere, drawing praise for its performances and its unflinching exploration of dark themes. While some critics found its brutality difficult to watch, many acknowledged its effectiveness as a gripping and thought-provoking thriller that delves into the consequences of past actions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and unsettling tone.
  • Hailed for strong performances, particularly from the lead actors.
  • Noted for its unflinching exploration of guilt and revenge.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a suspenseful and thought-provoking thriller, appreciating its dark themes and strong acting. Some viewers found the violence and subject matter disturbing, but many felt it contributed to the film's overall impact.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the short story 'The God Who Took Too Long' by Owen Marshall.

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Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

The ruthless crime thriller “Coming Home in the Dark” opens with a brutal sequence of violence that sets the tone for the rest of the film. This is a tough one to watch because director James Ashcroft pulls no punches in showing the evil da...