The Home (2025 film)
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| Directed by | James DeMonaco |
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| Cinematography | Anastas N. Michos |
| Edited by | Todd E. Miller |
| Music by | Nathan Whitehead |
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Running time | 95 minutes[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Home is an upcoming American psychological horror film[3] directed by James DeMonaco, written by DeMonaco and Adam Cantor, and starring Pete Davidson, John Glover, and Bruce Altman.
Synopsis
Max, a troubled man, starts working at a retirement home and realizes its residents and caretakers harbor sinister secrets. As he investigates the building and its forbidden fourth floor, he starts to uncover connections to his own past and upbringing as a foster child.[4]
Cast
- Pete Davidson as Max
- John Glover
- Bruce Altman
- Ethan Phillips
- Marilee Talkington as Gretchen
Production
In September 2021, James DeMonaco confirmed to Collider to be directing a ‘paranoid psychological horror thriller’ titled The Home, with Pete Davidson in the lead role.[5] Produced by Miramax, principal photography took place in the New Jersey cities of Denville, Elizabeth and Nutley, from late January to early April 2022.[4][6] The closed senior living facility in Denville, Saint Francis Residential Community, served as the titular "home".[7] By April 2022, Marilee Talkington joined the cast.[8]
Release
In October 2023, Lionsgate acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.[9] The film is scheduled to be released on July 25, 2025 in the United States.[1] It is set to open the FrightFest film festival on August 21, 2025.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b Squires, John (May 29, 2025). "The Home Trailer – Pete Davidson Stars in New Horror Movie from The Purge Director". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved May 29, 2025.
- ^ "The Home (18)". British Board of Film Classification. July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ BBFC. "The Home". www.bbfc.co.uk. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin; Patten, Dominic (January 22, 2022). "Pete Davidson To Star In James DeMonaco's Horror Thriller 'The Home' For Miramax". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
- ^ Radish, Christina (September 26, 2021). "James DeMonaco on His Love-Letter to Cinema, This is the Night, and The Purge 6 with Frank Grillo". Collider. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ "What's Filming In New Jersey: The Home". New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission. April 4, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ King, Rebecca (April 4, 2023). "Denville senior home will appear in horror film The Home, starring Pete Davidson". North Jersey Media Group. Archived from the original on October 20, 2023. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Talkington Marilee [@anartistwarrior]; (April 11, 2022). "Wrapped The Home a couple weeks ago and it was a blast! So many rad actors, crew, and stunt folx in this puppy!". Archived from the original on January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (October 12, 2023). "Pete Davidson Horror Film 'The Home' Goes To Lionsgate In U.S. Deal; Miramax Debuted The Purge Helmer James DeMonaco Pic At TIFF". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (July 10, 2025). "UK Genre Festival FrightFest Reveals 2025 Lineup: Event To Open With Pete Davidson & James DeMonaco Horror The Home". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
- ^ "The Home". FrightFest. Retrieved July 10, 2025.