๐ฆ Coming Home in the Dark (2021)
Prepare for a harrowing journey into darkness withย Coming Home in the Darkย (2021), a gripping psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. Directed by James Ashcroft, this New Zealand film is a tense and unsettling ride that explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the inescapable past.
The story follows a high school teacher, Hoaggie, who embarks on a peaceful road trip with his wife and two sons. But their quiet family outing takes a horrifying turn when they are confronted by two mysterious driftersโMandrake and his menacing companion, Tubs. What starts as a robbery quickly escalates into a terrifying ordeal, forcing Hoaggie to confront long-buried secrets that may have led to this brutal encounter.
With its haunting cinematography, nerve-wracking suspense, and powerhouse performancesโespecially from Daniel Gillies as the chillingly unpredictable MandrakeโComing Home in the Darkย is a thought-provoking and deeply unsettling thriller. The film doesnโt just shock with its violence; it lingers in your mind, making you question the weight of past sins and the consequences they bring.
