In the upcoming horror-thriller The Home, creator James DeMonaco — best known for The Purge series — delivers a taut, unsettling tale that redefines what we think of as “quiet places.” Starring Pete Davidson in a bold departure from his comedic roots, this film plunges audiences into a disturbing mystery set within the sterile walls of a retirement home that’s anything but ordinary.
Davidson plays Max, a rebellious twenty-something who’s run out of second chances. Sentenced to community service at a seemingly tranquil senior facility, he finds himself scrubbing floors, delivering meals, and keeping to the rules — all except one: never go to the fourth floor. The residents up there, he’s told, require “special care.” It’s a warning that’s supposed to be final, but Max’s curiosity quickly turns to suspicion.
DeMonaco will probably craft a slow burn of dread that tightens like a noose. The rules of the home are rigid, and the staff’s uneasy glances toward the top floor suggest more than mere professionalism. As Max begins to snoop where he shouldn’t, what he finds is far more horrifying than anyone could imagine — a secret that calls into question the very nature of the facility and the fate of its residents.
Veteran actor John Glover brings eerie gravitas to the role of the enigmatic head of the retirement home, while Bruce Altman rounds out the cast to add further psychological complexity. But it’s Davidson who truly surprises. Shedding his trademark humor, he taps into a darker, more grounded persona that makes his fear and confusion deeply relatable.
Fans of atmospheric horror should appreciate DeMonaco’s meticulous direction. The setting — sterile hallways, flickering lights, locked doors — is made terrifying through subtle sound design and tight camera work. Each creaking wheelchair and distant groan becomes part of an audio tapestry that keeps us all on edge.
The Home is a horror story not just about what lies upstairs, but about what we allow to go unnoticed — and the price of finally looking.
