Forever Home

This was an unexpected delight. I can't say that I am a fan of the horror genre - or jump scares in general - but I loved this movie. It was funny and heartwarming. It will make everyone laugh and it made even made me cry. It was a really special film that blended several genres seamlessly. If more horror films were like this, I'd watch them all.

I appreciated that this was an indie film with a new-to-me cast. It felt original while still being familiar - Can a horror film feel like a hug? If so, this one is the first to do so.

I can't wait to see what the director, Sean Oliver, and the cast and crew do next.

Not a horror, but i liked this silly comedy. It is cosy even though beginning and ending are unnecessary long, and could have been filled with more comedic or horror-like value. The actors have cliche characteristics, and somehow resembled qualities same to Will Ferrell's way of doing comedy. Despite my higher expectations, I didn't feel like I lost my time watching this, and would recommend watching it in a group with friends, so you would have time to laugh, chitchat, and have nice atmosphere. Although, I watched it by myself and was delighted by how this cutie pie story turned out.

! But if you do not like silly, simple humor, want real horror, and don't plan to watch it just for relaxation, and have certain level of expectations - this film is not for you.

I saw this at the Phoenix Film Festival, which was the world premiere. Very well done with good writing, acting, special effects (watch for the red gloves).

It starts off as the basic everyday event of a happy couple moving into a new house together. The facts about the house and its inhabitants quickly become clear to them, and the risk to them if they stay in the house "too long."

It keeps moving along with fine actors portraying good characters, never a moment when you feel you're ready to leave and get popcorn. Just enough mix of the genres for everybody.

This one I have to highly recommend, and the filmmakers said it would be presented at additional film festivals this year.

Of course I had never heard about the 2023 horror comedy "Forever Home" prior to sitting down and watching it here in 2025. Initially I found the movie's cover to be interesting, and with it being a horror comedy that I hadn't already seen and given my love of all things horror, of course I needed no persuasion to sit down and watch what director Sean Oliver had to offer.

The storyline in the movie, as written by writers Drew Leatham and Sean Oliver was fair enough. It starts out okay, but sort of flattens out in the middle, but thankfully picks up pacing again.

I was not familiar with the cast ensemble in the movie, and that was actually something that spoke well in favor of "Forever Home". I do enjoy watching new and unfamiliar talents on the screen when I sit down to watch a movie. The acting performances in the movie were fair.

The special effects in "Forever Home" were actually good for a movie such as this. And with it being a supernatural horror comedy of this kind, then the special effects definitely helped to make it all the more enjoyable and convincing.

Watchable, for sure, but it is hardly a noteworthy foray into the horror comedy genre.

My rating of "Forever Home" lands on a five out of ten stars.

Forever Home (2023), directed by Sean Oliver, ultimately falls short of its emotional potential. While the film tackles important themes of family and self-discovery, its execution feels lackluster. The pacing is uneven, dragging in several places where the narrative feels stuck in repetitive moments that don't add much to the overall story. Though the performances are competent, they lack the depth needed to truly engage with the characters on a deeper level. The direction is passable, but the film struggles to find its rhythm, leaving it feeling flat at times. While it has its moments, Forever Home fails to deliver a lasting impact, making it a forgettable viewing experience. 4.5/10 and that's being generous.