Home for Rent

I watched the movie in a theater and bought the ticket for about 2.5$, not knowing anything about it. I'm impressed with Thai and Indonesian horror movies, this one is not an exception.

I don't want to spoil the plot, so I'd say it has more than a possessed item storyline. The movie also tells the story following the sides of each of the two protagonists, explaining certain things and situations in detail.

It's an amazing movie overall and feels like a blockbuster - great CGI, editing and soundtrack, believable acting, etc.

It feels like the team and director respect the viewer, while I can't say it's something super new for the genre, it's definitely really well made and just feels quaility.

I opened the movie without any high expectations. But it wasn't bad. The gradually increasing tension, the effects, the explanation of the subject by everyone, etc. Were all very good. I also liked the acting. I loved the little girl.

When the family of 3 moves to their new house, they are thinking of renting out their old house. Although the father does not want to rent it at first. We understand the reason for this in the middle. Two strange women keep the house. While interesting events occur in their old home, strange events occur in the family's new home. The father of the family also exhibits mysterious behavior.

There is no sexuality or nudity in the movie.

This is such a creepy film.

And to think it's actually based on true events is wild.

The film is constructed in three parts; woven together to tell a single story; from the perspectives of three different characters.

The first third of the film is told from the perspective of Ning, the mother of Ing, and wife of Kwin.

In this section, we watch them trade their family home for a condo, as they rent out their house to, people they believe are doctors.

Originally, this is Ning's idea...but, for some mysterious reason, Kwin goes along with it.

Though, Ning quickly starts to realize that something nefarious is afoot.

That it has something to do with a cult; her daughter; and that Kwin very well might be involved in it.

An intermediary section then flashes back to how they met.

Followed by a rehashing of events, from the perspective of Kwin.

Through which the mystery is slowly unraveled.

As we learn what Kwin has been up to...and what the cult's plans for young Ing really are.

The intrigue of the mystery- and fact that the whole thing is based on actual events- really manages to keep you hooked throughout.

Before things shift to the perspective of "Mother" Ratree...the matriarchal leader of the cult at work here.

Which is when all the twists and turns start to kick in...and things start to get weird.

As the film gets more intense, as the pace quickens, and things veer in a direction you never would have guessed.

It's actually a pretty bad ass little film...that totally needs a true crime documentary to compliment (as a special feature, or something).

Because I can't help but want to learn more about what sort of insanity this was actually based upon.

7 out of 10.

Home for Rent is a movie that comes out as fresh from the Asian cinema, one that is saturated with ghost stories. Don't get me wrong, this isn't far off either, but it does manage to provide a good plot, non linear execution and plenty of tension and mystery to it.

It was a nice surprise, I do declare myself a fan of this genre, the Asian market has its strong points, but lately nothing scary or convincing came out. This one isn't scary either but I do think it's intelligent, respects its viewer and is made with passion instead of a cash grab project.

Definitely recommended, it takes its time to build a proper story, to include the viewer, to make him question what's happening on the screen and also offers a good ending. So head to toes, a lovely experience here.

Cheers!

Although the movie tries too hard on the Scare-O-Meter by overly playing spooky music at every scene and typical jump scares, the story, suspense and build-up itself is good and made up for that unnecesity.

Synopsis: Ning, Kwin, and their daughter, Ing, shifted to the condo. Ning started to notice a shift in her husband's behavior. He was a little too attached to a red book that he carried along with him wherever he went. When Ning asked him about it, he stated that it was the factory manual. He had also recently had a symbol tattooed on his chest; he blamed it on a game of dare that he indulged in with his colleagues. Ning very well knew that Kwing was lying, but she couldn't understand the reason behind it. When she went back to the house to collect some items, she was a little surprised by Dr. Nuch's behavior. Dr. Nuch was clearly annoyed by Ning's sudden visit and wanted her to leave the house immediately.