The Home, starring Pete Davidson, is a mixed bag. While the film definitely stumbles in places, especially with a few disjointed scenes in the middle, the story pulls together by the end in a way that felt worth the ride.
The film follows Max, a former foster kid who gets in trouble for graffiti and ends up working in a nursing home. From there, things start getting weird. There are moments of misdirection (in the best way), and the story twists more than I expected. While I wasn’t a fan of the dream sequences, especially since it’s ambiguous whether they’re even dreams, the overall mystery kept me interested.
At one point, a woman who looks straight out of The Matrix shows up just once to warn Max about the nursing home and ask for help collecting evidence. It’s random, sure, but intriguing. I won’t spoil the plot, but I loved the choice of setting. Why don’t more horror films take place in nursing homes? They’re institutional, sterile, and full of power dynamics between vulnerable residents and their caretakers. It’s a setting ripe for unease.
Pete Davidson’s performance surprised me in a good way. You won't see his typical comedic personality here. In the first 20 minutes, he reacts to creepy events like a real person would. When a patient gets up looking distressed, Max doesn’t scream or panic—he’s just genuinely concerned. And when a resident starts being ominously cryptic, Max straight-up says, “Wait, no, you have to finish telling me what you were going to say,” which felt refreshingly honest and grounded. His final scenes are fantastic. I had a smile on my face for the last ten minutes—it was just pure fun.
So yeah, The Home is far from perfect. The execution is uneven, it can be confusing if you aren't paying close attention, and the tone drifts at times. But I still had a good time with it. For originality, solid atmosphere, and a strong performance from Davidson, I’m giving it a 3/5 stars.
Madison Estes
The Home, starring Pete Davidson, is a mixed bag. While the film definitely stumbles in places, especially with a few disjointed scenes in the middle, the story pulls together by the end in a way that felt worth the ride.
The film follows Max, a former foster kid who gets in trouble for graffiti and ends up working in a nursing home. From there, things start getting weird. There are moments of misdirection (in the best way), and the story twists more than I expected. While I wasn’t a fan of the dream sequences, especially since it’s ambiguous whether they’re even dreams, the overall mystery kept me interested.
At one point, a woman who looks straight out of The Matrix shows up just once to warn Max about the nursing home and ask for help collecting evidence. It’s random, sure, but intriguing. I won’t spoil the plot, but I loved the choice of setting. Why don’t more horror films take place in nursing homes? They’re institutional, sterile, and full of power dynamics between vulnerable residents and their caretakers. It’s a setting ripe for unease.
Pete Davidson’s performance surprised me in a good way. You won't see his typical comedic personality here. In the first 20 minutes, he reacts to creepy events like a real person would. When a patient gets up looking distressed, Max doesn’t scream or panic—he’s just genuinely concerned. And when a resident starts being ominously cryptic, Max straight-up says, “Wait, no, you have to finish telling me what you were going to say,” which felt refreshingly honest and grounded. His final scenes are fantastic. I had a smile on my face for the last ten minutes—it was just pure fun.
So yeah, The Home is far from perfect. The execution is uneven, it can be confusing if you aren't paying close attention, and the tone drifts at times. But I still had a good time with it. For originality, solid atmosphere, and a strong performance from Davidson, I’m giving it a 3/5 stars.
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