the intensity and brutality of the first act of the film makes the rest of it drag on, but it's still a very good movie. definitely worth watching. daniel gillies and miriama mcdonald were amazing in particular as other comments have said.

With an exceptional opening dripping with suspense and tension, Coming Home In The Dark grabs you by the neck and forces you to pay attention from the moment it begins rolling. The gripping tale continues to unfold with equal parts stress and dread as the connections of these characters is revealed, but unfortunately it cannot sustain the heft of its introduction for the entire runtime. The plot begins to meander and repetitious escapes are thwarted, only to culminate in a somewhat stale, formulaic finale. Still, a chilling ride that'll surely satiate anyone after a more suspenseful horror/thriller over the usual bumps in the night.

What a ride. _Coming Home in the Dark_ is a gripping survival horror from New Zealand that forces to confront uncomfortable truths. A school teacher taking a holiday with his family. Soon their holiday is disrupted by two random men who might know his troubled past. This film is bleak, mesmerising, dreadful, and sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. It's like watching home invasion films except it's a road trip. Packed with so much tension and very good at sustaining it, it makes you feel unsafe the entire runtime. It features outstanding performance from Miriama McDowell and Daniel Gillies. The way this film avoids any kind of cliche twist makes it even more realistic. Visually speaking, it's stunning. It really nails on the oppressive atmosphere and makes effective use of the gorgeous scenery. The opening scene is shockingly brutal and immediately grabbed my attention. After that, it starts to drag a little and the ending leaves this unsatisfactory feeling but for the most part it's an engaging journey from start to finish.

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I wasn’t too sure about the coincidental nature of the opening but otherwise, this was a tense, shocking thriller.