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The Home 2025

The Home (2025), the horror film starring Pete Davidson and directed by James DeMonaco. Max, a troubled young man, avoids prison by taking a custodial job at a retirement facility. Rather than finding peace, he encounters hidden horrors—especially on the forbidden fourth floor—and slowly discovers chilling connections between the facility’s sinister secrets and his past trauma as a foster child. The film uses a nonlinear narrative and symbolic visuals to explore themes of trust, control, and identity.🎥 Production & Release Filmed: Early 2022 at the Saint Francis Residential Community in Denville, New Jersey. Distribution: U.S. rights handled by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions; premieres July 25, 2025, followed by an opening at FrightFest UK in August.🧠 Critics Critics have been largely negative. Robert Daniels at RogerEbert.com described it as “a brain‑dead horror film” with weak pacing, poor editing, and an emotional tone that falls flat—despite a script that tries to tackle grand themes amidst cheap scares. Widespread reviews echoed disappointment in its reliance on clichés, underwhelming character work (despite Pete Davidson’s presence), and illogical plot devices.🎭 Highlights & Controversies Pete Davidson nearly suffered serious eye injury filming a close-up needle-to-eye scene. The director insisted on using his real eye for recognizability—though Davidson later learned CGI would’ve sufficed. Despite warning from medical staff, the shot proceeded. Davidson has openly expressed discomfort with drama amidst filming, yet described the experience as “weird but thrilling.”🧩 Is it Worth Watching? If you're looking for a campy horror experience with provocative ideas about aging, authority, or hidden conspiracies—The Home might hold some morbid fascination. However, if you seek coherent storytelling, strong character arcs, and meaningful scares, critics suggest lowering your expectations.⚠️ Viewer Advisory Contains scenes involving medical distress, blood, needles, and body horror—especially the intense needle‑to‑eye sequence. Viewer discretion advised.📊 Box Office Summary Domestic (U.S.) gross: approximately $1,001,930 over a run of 1,015 theaters, following its wide release on July 25, 2025. Ranked around #133 in the domestic box office for the year so far (for in-year releases).Separate industry listings report The Home grossed $1,037,791 domestically, suggesting minor reporting variations.✅ Conclusion The Home aims to be a slow-burn psychological horror, but it struggles to balance its deeper themes with coherent storytelling. Despite a committed performance by Pete Davidson and some eerie atmosphere, critics agree that the film falls short—undermined by clunky pacing, underdeveloped characters, and uneven scares. While it may appeal to fans of experimental or symbolic horror, most viewers will likely find it forgettable. Verdict:🟥 Critically panned; a missed opportunity despite interesting ideas. Read More

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