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Home Movie

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 17m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
5.2K
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Cady McClain and Adrian Pasdar in Home Movie (2008)
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In the remote woods of Upstate New York, David and Clare Poe are attempting to live an idyllic life. However, their twin children's bizarre behavior might just tear the family apart.In the remote woods of Upstate New York, David and Clare Poe are attempting to live an idyllic life. However, their twin children's bizarre behavior might just tear the family apart.In the remote woods of Upstate New York, David and Clare Poe are attempting to live an idyllic life. However, their twin children's bizarre behavior might just tear the family apart.

  • Director
    • Christopher Denham
  • Writer
    • Christopher Denham
  • Stars
    • Lucian Maisel
    • Cady McClain
    • Adrian Pasdar
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    5.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christopher Denham
    • Writer
      • Christopher Denham
    • Stars
      • Lucian Maisel
      • Cady McClain
      • Adrian Pasdar
    • 46User reviews
    • 29Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Lucian Maisel
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    • Christian
    Cady McClain
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    • Clare Poe
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • David Poe
    Amber Joy Williams
    • Emily
    Austin Williams
    Austin Williams
    • Jack
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    • Director
      • Christopher Denham
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      • Christopher Denham
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    9sarah-dmonrx

    I was surprised

    Sometimes I think i'll never see anything fresh and new because it's all been done before, and then I watched this. I was flipping through some on demand channels and watched the preview, had to order it. After the movie was done, I found myself thinking about it for days and wanting to see it again so I could look for clues that I might have missed, that's the sign of a good movie in my opinion. I find it hard to believe so few people have seen this little gem, as I had a hard time even finding reviews for it. Oh.. and that guy from Hero's, Adrian Pasdar, fantastic in this! I never cared for the guy when watching Hero's but in this movie he showed he really has some acting skills, I lost myself in his acting he was THAT good.
    6begob

    Smart but pulls its punches

    A couple of naive, enthusiastic parents gradually admit there's something creepy about their twin children, so they try to fix the problem through their opposing beliefs. Will it go the way they hope?

    Interesting found footage horror. All the acting is fine - the tension between the parents probably should have come earlier and more subtly - camera not too shaky, and the pace is good. We have the usual woodland isolation, camera lights peering through the dark, ordinary people going off in a huff, and the startling discovery of scary things. But it's not The Blair Witch Project.

    The extra strength is that it raises issues of faith and science, and the question whether one is more effective than the other, but without giving an answer. Also there's a clever switch of the point of view in the climax. The weakness is the film-makers shied away from delivering real frights, every time just fading out or not carrying through. Which is a pity. And full throated screaming is always effective in this genre, but too restrained this time.

    Overall, not enough scares to make it more than interesting, but I'm sure this would make a great full-production horror.
    7evileyereviews

    Lessons of the Father Not Unheeded

    Some body needs a vicious spanking. This disturbing tale of a family gone horribly south laments that the end is not going to be pleasant, and it certainly does not disappoint. To eschew those moments of stupidity, where the characters behave with retarded capacity, is one necessity of the viewer, for these parents absolutely blow it at times. The acting was top rate for such an endeavor, with exceptional performances by the children, creepy little things that they were. Adrian Pasdar was a sheer treat to watch- what a ham. There are some fun connections between the lessons of the father and how the children take note and put words into discommoding action, all to wicked effect. For those not charmed by home movie style flicks, best to stay away. As well, this was a chilling affair turned dark as black towards its end- stay away happy happy joy joy fans. As to the rest, this short little psycho-thriller might just be reason enough to get those tubes tied. Mercie beaucoup.

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    8nightwatch4773

    This was the height of pov shaky camera found footage type films...............

    As I am reviewing new films for IMDb, I like to occasionally go back down memory lane and review a film I saw in years past. Since last night I watched Apartment 143 another film of this sub genre ilk, I suddenly thought of the glory days of these particular films and Viola!!! Home Movie snuck into my mind. How can you go wrong here.....parents, one a reverend and the other a psychologist will 2 kids that lets just say are off the beaten path lurking down a 2 rut road. In other words very troubled and trouble is what they bring to the table in this moody, dark, creepy, foreboding and deeply insidious indie gem. I won't give anything away but I will say this, I had trouble walking by a park playground for months and I have seen almost every horror film out there. Pregnant females stay far away and males about to be a father watch and be warned. Both children deserve Oscar nominations for their haunting performances......
    9Naneaux

    Very disturbing, marvelous low-budget horror thriller

    After I watched this, my sleep was disturbed for several nights running. Much more interesting than any teen slasher pic you've seen, this descent into every parent's nightmare has a solid script, is full of top-notch acting from all the players, and the kind of psychological tension that makes you hold your breath. Add a big twist at the end and you've got an evening at the movies that you'll be talking about with your date for some time to come. I'd also like to say that the young Williams children, who play the roles of "Emily" and "Jack" are particularly effective.

    This show is slated for airing on IFC soon, and I hope it gets the attention it deserves.

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    • Goofs
      During the water gun play in the Christmas scene, the son accidentally laughs when hit in the face with water. The sister glances at him and smirks slightly. The actors quickly go back to straight faces, so this was most likely unintentional.
    • Quotes

      David Poe: Turn the camera off.

      Clare: What? What happened, why...

      David Poe: He's throwing rocks at me.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Diminishing Returns Diminisodes: Whose List Is It Anyway? II (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Ghouls and Gals
      Composed and performed by Ryan Shore

      Published by Ryan Shore (ASCAP)

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Kućni film
    • Filming locations
      • Newtown, Connecticut, USA
    • Production company
      • Modernciné
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 17m(77 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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