Hard Home

Hard Home is a horror thriller about a grieving mother who seeks revenge against the person who murdered her daughter. She uses a sophisticated smart home to lure the killer into a technological trap, leading to a psychological struggle for survival. As the perpetrator attempts to escape, the two engage in a lethal game of cat and mouse where the mother uses the house's advanced features to control the encounter.

The film was directed by James Bamford, who also directed Air Force One Down, Jade, and Shadow Land earlier in 2024, followed by Utopia later that year. It was produced by Steven Paul and written by Mark Shea Price. The movie stars Simone Kessell as Mary, along with Rosie Day, Joseph Millson, Rachel Adedeji, Daphne Cheung, and Teresa Cendon-Garcia.

Released on July 29, 2024, in the United States by SP Media Group, the film has a runtime of 83 minutes. It received generally low ratings from viewers, earning a 4.1/10 on IMDb based on 916 votes and a 4.5/10 on TMDB from 40 votes.