Homebound

The A.V. Club by

A film that leans on withheld information to drive a mystery but lacks anything for viewers to latch onto emotionally.

Film Threat by Alex Saveliev

Yes, it’s that kind of movie: ludicrous but seemingly unaware of its own pretensions, never quite so-bad-it’s-good, but rarely good enough to rise above bad. The filmmaker seems confident that he’s assembled an “elevated horror,” minimalist masterpiece. Unfortunately, the result is just minimal.

Paste Magazine by Andrew Crump

The writer/director demonstrates a rare storytelling economy in his feature debut, leaving no trace of fat on Homebound’s bones and letting only the most essential elements shine.

Little White Lies by Anton Bitel

Short yet elliptical and haunting, and keeping its secrets, this is an assured calling card announcing Godwin’s arrival in the horror family.

Los Angeles Times by Noel Murray

Homebound burns too slowly in the early going, but the tension and confusion in the first half eventually explodes into chaos. Throughout, Loftus gives a gripping performance as a woman desperate to make a good impression on a family that may be evil.

The Guardian by Phuong Le

Running a little bit over an hour, it feels like an underdeveloped short that has overstayed its welcome.