Hider in the House
Hider in the House was a British children's game show presented by Jason King and Joel Ross. In the programme, a celebrity had to be hidden in a family's house by three children and a parent. If the family have fewer than three children, they use friends or related children to make up the numbers. The other parent of the family thinks they are taking part in a totally different programme. The children involved must undergo a series of tasks to win prizes which they will receive if the unaware parent does not work out what is really happening. The tasks are sometimes very messy or involve getting the unaware parent to do strange things. The format, was devised by Eyeworks UK, won the Best Entertainment prize at the 2008 Rose d'Or ceremony.
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Plot Summary
A violent, escaped mental patient named Tom Doyle decides to hide out in the suburban home of a television repairman, and his family. Doyle is a former associate of the repairman who frames him for a crime he didn't commit. The repairman's family is held hostage as Doyle attempts to manipulate them and get revenge.
Critical Reception
Hider in the House was not widely released and received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its premise disturbing and its execution lacking. Audience reception was also poor, contributing to its status as a lesser-known film.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles to balance its dark premise with any meaningful character development or coherent plot.
- Gary Busey's performance is often cited as the primary reason to watch, though it's in service of a questionable narrative.
- Critics found the thriller elements underdeveloped and the comedy jarringly out of place.
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Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1989, the film is sometimes mistakenly listed with a 2008 release year, possibly due to its limited distribution or later availability on home video/streaming platforms.
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