A Night at Home
A Night at Home

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A Night at Home

Movie
29 min
English

Vanessa has done it again. With Jim (Dillon White) and his wife Vanessa (Kellija Beloraga) returning home from an office party, the encounter their babysitter (Grace Bennet) who has looked after the house admirably and all appears well. It is later revealed that Vanessa has been unfaithful to Jim once again. The argument that ensues could either make or break their marriage.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users75%
Director: David B. MillerGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple finds their quiet evening at home shattered when an unexpected visitor arrives, turning their intimate night into a desperate struggle for survival. As secrets unravel and trust erodes, they must confront the darkness lurking beneath the surface of their relationship. The film explores themes of betrayal, isolation, and the terrifying fragility of perceived safety.

Critical Reception

Audience reviews for 'A Night at Home' are largely mixed, with many appreciating its tense atmosphere and suspenseful build-up. However, some critics and viewers have pointed out a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters as significant drawbacks. The film achieved moderate success in independent distribution channels.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its claustrophobic tension and unsettling atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that doesn't offer many surprises.

  • Performance of the lead actors is considered adequate but not particularly memorable.

Google audience: Google users often highlight the film's ability to create a sense of dread and suspense, making for a watchable thriller. However, many find the story to be somewhat formulaic, and the ending has been described as anticlimactic by a portion of the audience.

Fun Fact

Director David B. Miller also stars in the film and reportedly wrote the script in a single week, inspired by a personal experience of feeling uneasy at home.

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