Home for Rent
Home for Rent

Movie spotlight

Home for Rent

2023
Movie
124 min
Thai

When her good tenants go bad, a landlord finds herself terrorized by a cult that seemingly has her husband enthralled — and her daughter in its sights.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users73%
Director: Sopon SukapisihGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young couple trying to start a family moves into a seemingly idyllic house, only to discover a dark secret lurking within its walls. As strange occurrences escalate, they realize their dream home has become a terrifying trap. They must uncover the truth behind the house's history before they become its next permanent residents.

Critical Reception

Home for Rent received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its atmospheric tension and effective jump scares, while some noted predictability in its plot elements. Audiences generally responded well to its disturbing imagery and psychological horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.

  • Commended for effective, visceral horror sequences.

  • Some reviewers found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of other haunted house films.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's frightening moments and its ability to create a sense of dread. Many found it to be a solid entry in the horror genre, though some wished for more originality in its storytelling.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Sopon Sukapisih, is known for his work in Thai horror and often draws inspiration from local folklore and superstitions.

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