Make Yourself at Home
Make Yourself at Home

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Make Yourself at Home

2022
TV Show
Returning Series
1 Season
English

Maddie Moate explores unique homes across the globe which reflect their owners’ personalities, passions and philosophies for life. These visionaries dared to dream, build, and live differently, challenging the way we see home.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: Florian HoffmeisterGenres: Drama, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A seemingly idyllic German family's life takes a dark turn when their contractor insists on staying with them indefinitely after completing their home renovation. As the contractor's presence becomes increasingly intrusive and unsettling, the family finds their privacy eroded and their sense of security shattered. Tensions escalate, revealing hidden secrets and a terrifying psychological battle for control within their own home.

Critical Reception

Make Yourself at Home received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its unsettling atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from the lead actors. Some reviewers found the pacing occasionally slow, while others commended its exploration of domestic dread and psychological manipulation. Audience reception was also divided, with some appreciating its suspenseful build-up and others finding the narrative unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its palpable tension and claustrophobic atmosphere.

  • Noted for solid performances that effectively convey mounting unease.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable trajectory and a lack of deeper thematic exploration.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an effective thriller with a good build-up of suspense. Many appreciated the psychological aspect and the performances, though some felt it could have been more original or impactful.

Fun Fact

The film was initially developed under the working title 'The Contractor' before being finalized as 'Make Yourself at Home'.

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