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Hostage House

Hostage House

Thriller · TV Movie · 2021

A realtor and her daughter are taken hostage by armed robbers.

Movie details

Hostage House

“Be careful who you let in.”

2021 Thriller · TV Movie 1h 30m

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TMDB

6.6 / 10

Community rating

A realtor and her daughter are taken hostage by armed robbers.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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The people responsible.

Directed by

David Benullo

Written by

Daniel West

Jennifer Bini Taylor

Jennifer Bini Taylor

Susan

Julia Terranova

Julia Terranova

Heather

Emily Sweet

Emily Sweet

Natalie

J

Justin C. Schilling

Keith

Patrick Cronen

Patrick Cronen

Darren

M

Michelle Sander

Officer (uncredited)

B

Bryce Barfield

Officer (uncredited)

Court is in session

Put Hostage House on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Sentimental Softie

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.