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Homewrecker's occasionally distracting budget constraints are outweighed by its solid casting and admirably taut construction. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A woman becomes obsessed with a new friend.

Genre:

comedy, horror
Original Language:

English
Director:

Zach Gayne
Producer:

Lex Emanuel, Alex Essoe, Zach Gayne
Writer:

Alex Essoe, Zach Gayne
Release Date (Streaming):

Jan 21, 2020
Runtime:

1h 14m
Production Co:

Industry Standard Films

Cast & Crew

Precious Chong
Linda

Alex Essoe
Michelle

Kris Siddiqi
Robert , Bobby

Zach Gayne
Director

Alex Essoe
Screenwriter

Zach Gayne
Screenwriter

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Critic Reviews for Homewrecker

All Critics (33) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (26) | Rotten (7)

Honestly, you'll feel as trapped in Linda's not-so-funhouse as Michelle. At least you'll have an easier time getting out.

July 11, 2020 | Rating: 0.5/5 | Full Review…

Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
[Essoe] rides an emotional rollercoaster throughout the film that's frequently extraordinary.

July 10, 2020 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Sara Michelle Fetters
MovieFreak.com
It doesn't quite gel for me, but for a movie that was made for 10 bucks, it's worth a watch.

July 9, 2020 | Full Review…

Amy Nicholson
FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)
Homewrecker is a horror-comedy of manners that places the myth of the assumed sisterhood and our feeble submission to politeness under a hilariously critical microscope.

December 29, 2019 | Full Review…

Alexandra Heller-Nicholas
AWFJ Women on Film
Homewrecker was another pleasant surprise, even if its clever comedic writing couldn't quite overcome its sometimes subpar camerawork.

September 26, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review…

Katie Rife
AV Club
A short, sharp black comedy from Canada, Homewrecker (directed by Zach Gayne) is a cautionary tale about making friends too easily.

February 17, 2021 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Alix Turner
Ready Steady Cut
a wonderfully dark comedy of manners infused with a palpable sense of escalating tension

August 7, 2020 | Full Review…

Scott Weinberg
Thrillist
It's lighthearted in its hostage situation and subsequent mauling, but it doesn't have that visceral gnaw of a horror film.

July 28, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

MontiLee Stormer
MovieReelist.com
I had a difficult time accepting such an absurd plot.

July 20, 2020 | Rating: C | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Zach Gayne's Homewrecker spins the story of obsessive abduction on its head and has a lot of fun along the way.

July 17, 2020 | Full Review…

Alan Ng
Film Threat
Never underestimate the power of kindness, especially when you're an obsessed stalker preying on a new friend that's just a little too nice for her own good.

July 16, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

Drew Tinnin
Dread Central
Bright and cheerful with a grim undercurrent, this deranged comedy thriller follows a twisted encounter between two women. Filmmaker Zach Gayne maintains a light tone even as things turn increasingly freaky...

July 10, 2020 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall