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This extreme slasher film from director Pang Ho-cheung stars Josie Ho as Cheng Lai-Sheung, a woman in Hong Kong whose goal is to live in a place where she has a view of Victoria harbor. She goes to de... read more read more...sperate, often illegal, means to raise the funds required to live in such prime real estate, but no matter how hard she tries she can't ever seem to reach the ever-increasing funds needed. Then one day she realizes that her dream is worth killing for. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Ho-Cheung Pang

Release Date: November 19, 2010

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  • WrenchLT
    November 17, 2011
    WrenchLT
    Don't be put off by the title of this one because this ain't no soppy family drama or cringey rom-com. This brutally enjoyable slasher plays out in present day Hong Kong where a hard-working young woman sets off on a murder spree on residents of an apartment building hoping the p... read moreroperty prices in the complex will drop enabling her to afford her "dream home" and its scenic view. The film was a winner with me after 2 minutes and it features a number of graphically bloody death scenes with excellent make-up effects and minimal, but clever, use of CGI. The story also is fairly strong for a film of this type, it's a relevant social commentary and the villain is given a sympathetic side as we are shown her backstory in flashbacks which explains her obsession with having to own this particular apartment. With all these flashbacks though the story got a little confusing at times, it could have been better handled there but it wasn't bad enough to make me lose interest at all. This movie is definitely one of the better Asian horrors I've seen recently, and all without a ghost in sight. GO SEE IT!
  • lewiskendell
    September 29, 2011
    lewiskendell
    Dream Home is one of the most vicious, gory, and violent (occasionally to the point of hilarity) slasher flicks that I've seen in quite a while. A Hong Kong woman has wanted to own a high-rise apartment for most of her life, and she's not going to let anyone stop her from achievi... read moreng that dream.

    Not only is Dream Home wince-inducingly entertaining, it also has a story that actually makes sense. Always a good thing (and often a bonus), in this kind of movie. The film jumps between the childhood of the main character, more recent events in her life, and the murderous rampage happening in the present, and it all ties together quite nicely. I highly recommend this to slasher fans looking for something beside the usual set-ups and characters and those looking for a foreign movie with a little more bite, but those with a tender disposition or no stomach for on-screen violence need not apply.
  • creepfreak
    April 12, 2011
    creepfreak
    Dream Home plays in two parts - A horror film and a sappy drama. On the scary side it's a rollercoaster ride through hell. On the sappy side its torturous boredom. If you were to erase all its unnecessary nonsense (which is in between all the carnage) you'd have a great, shall I ... read moresay...Masters of Horror episode. Keep in mind; I said a "GREAT" episode (which would be one of ONLY a few). So that's not saying much. But still, 50 minutes shy you're left with an over the top, brutal Japanese bloodfest. With its full running time you just get free bathroom breaks. Imagine Ichi the Killer with fu*king infomercials in between, only he's hosting himself, speaking elegantly, trying to sell you the best microwave oven. Within Dream Home lies a 45 minute horror film that is depraved, gory, and fun as fu*king hell. But I have to give a rating for its entirety, being it's a whole movie - one with a straight story from start to finish. My sarcasm probably makes you believe this movie's like a Sci-Fi channel parody of original crappy programming. Dream Home isn't a satire directed by John Landis. And it's far from Sci-Fi-ish. By no means is it lighthearted NOR does everything NOT piece together. It has a story that follows after each graphic detail. But here's its premise...

    "Cheng Li-sheung is a young, upwardly mobile professional finally ready to invest in her first home. But when the deal falls through, she is forced to keep her dream alive - even if it means keeping her would-be neighbors dead. "

    I ask:

    Why is Cheng Li so EVIL? Why is she BEYOND Ultra-sadistic? Why does she have superhuman -like strength? Why won't she DIE? (she seems to slip right through every single assault). Why does Cheng Li show emotions of sadness and disgust, but yet continues her rampage? Was she ever institutionalized? Was she ever raped? Did her family emotionally or physically abuse her? Why can't she get a better job -instead she chooses to torture 25 innocent people? Is she slightly retarded - Mental illness? WHAT THE FU*K IS SHE...?

    The answers to those and many, MANY more questions are never answered. I mean we see stuff from her past life, but no, those uh...those specific questions - NEVER answered. And don't give me, "She killed people to get her dream home. She loooooved that place". That's not a reason; it's just a motivation without a reason as to why it motivated her. And also, don't say "Her loved ones were forced to more out when she was younger, and they were pretty much left out to die. She went crazy!" - To that I say WHERE THE FU*K WAS THERE EVER a build up to this "insanity". Why not use a gun than if she was so angry. Why is she hacking, slicing, biting, butchering, and dicing...but again...looking nauseated? And please don't give me, "Michael Myers didn't have a real reason in the original" Who cares? Halloween was fu*king scary - Dream Home isn't scary. Dream Home plays with itself and smells like farts.

    If the director didn't want to give an explanation, than fine - He should have left out all the serious drama (which led to nowhere, and just make it (like the good half) an over the top gore fest WITHOUT any explanations. At least it would have worked THAT way.

    You won't get lost in the mist of randomness, in terms of spontaneous departures from forty different outlines. The problem isn't piecing the story where it fits; it's matching the pieces to blend with the story. It doesn't work to go "Dead Alive" - "General Hospital" - "Dead Alive" - "General Hospital". And yes, General Hospital is torture for me! But I do love Dead Alive. I'm not saying it's no good to have extreme opposites, even every second, but you better know the sport of film if you're going to persuade an audience you're not a fledgling hack who's inordinately uninspiring. At least some may feel that way judging on this movie alone, not knowing Ho-Cheung Pang is in fact a director of great talents. His track record consists of many accomplishments (none of which I've seen firsthand), but doing some research before I voice my opinion, it's safe to say Ho-Cheung Pang is lost in this specific genre. But showing some great potential I'm sure he'll get the gist a few more horror movies into the game.

    Good gory horror, but overall...a dull film!

  • Junnerayemalinao2012
    January 3, 2012
    Junnerayemalinao2012
    It's sick, it's brutal it's what every slasher fan wants and more.
  • fb100000185301014
    December 31, 2011
    fb100000185301014
    Surprisingly fresh and interesting. A slasher with subtext from Hong Kong is not just for pure entertainment but with satire elements and compelling script. The cruelty of Hong Kong's real estate scene is being presented with insanity in this slasher, the storytelling is not line... read morear, and there are many twists included.
  • John2223
    January 18, 2011
    John2223
    "Dream Home" has elements of human drama and gore, and these two aspects play each other in and out very well. It also provides some social commentary, but all this is secondary to the rivers of blood and brutal death scenes.
    This film is a fresh, entertaining, stylish and be... read moreautifully staged gore fest. The script is tight and the acting is very good. The editing is inventive and the staging rich in detail.
    The most probably thing is that will get USA remake soon of this film.
  • wumeixian
    May 28, 2012
    wumeixian
    Give me a break and I'll finish it. Even I can't handle how gory it is. It is still pretty unbelievable but at parts, it might be.. we see stuff like this on Indonesian newspapers sometimes right? Epic murders once or twice a year.. It's the goriest movie I've ever watched, more ... read morethan any Takashi Miike's or Sion Sono's movies.
  • fb555928095
    April 21, 2012
    fb555928095
    An artsy, brutal, Hong Kong slasher film, Dream Home epitomizes the possibilities of horror/transgressive cinema. In a city where real estate has reached ungodly prices, one young woman decides that she will get a condo (or its Hong Kong equivalent) regardless of the consequence... read mores. Hence, she adopts a truly Machiavellian perspective on the absurd situation and starts to kill off anyone that stands in her way. Extremely twisted, Dream Home uses it completely brutal imagery to comment upon the way that financial institutions rape, torture, and kill the common person. While its metaphorical usage of gory imagery may not appeal to everyone, Dream Home is a truly intelligent piece of economic criticism that vilifies the 1% for the exploitation of the masses.
  • daynadadiva
    October 31, 2011
    daynadadiva
    Dream Home was made in Hong Kong with English subtitles but I had no problem following the story.
    A young woman is so obsessed with owning an apartment with an ocean view that she will literally kill to get it.
    It has lot's of flash backs that show us why she is so desperate to h... read moreave this home and why it has to be on the water.
    The lead actress does an amazing job of being vicious and sweet all at the same time.
    It has the best gore effects I have seen since 'Laid to Rest'.There are so many creative and atmospheric kills that you don't have a chance to catch your breath in between although not overly done as to make it troma-esque.
    There is also some heart involved in this film and at times you almost sympathize with the murderess.
    The most brutal and horrific kill scene is the pregnant woman.I am a great lover of gore and slasher films but this kill made me uncomfortable and left me feeling violated myself.
    All in all a very clever storyline with good acting and brutal,creative kills.
  • stabino
    March 27, 2011
    stabino
    Japan has "Audition", Korea has "Old Boy", and now Hong Kong has Pang Ho-cheung's "Dream Home", what unites these three films? Excessive and visceral gore. Watch it with a sense of humor, and perhaps you'll get through it. I think there's a lot more to it than just the slasher fi... read morelm that it's sold to be, I mean I felt sorry for the girl. I think it's a good film with a very good director, I just think that he could've done more by leaving it as just a slasher or a full movie looking at the taboo topics of Hong Kong. Good movie nonetheless.

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Critic Reviews

Scott Weinberg
September 5, 2011
Scott Weinberg, FEARnet

A surprisingly high-end slasher exploit, but there's a big batch of interesting ideas tucked inside this flick. Full Review

Peter Keough
May 19, 2011
Peter Keough, Boston Phoenix

The carnage is excruciating and sometimes funny, and the quiet rage of Ho's heroine is almost comprehensible. But the flashback format is clumsy and confusing, and the violence veers toward the misogy... Full Review

Glenn Lovell
May 5, 2011
Glenn Lovell, CinemaDope

We're billboarding this bloodbath because it's stylish, jaw-droppingly funny and features a knockout performance by Ho, who brings to mind the young Deneuve of "Repulsion." Full Review

Dustin Putman
February 28, 2011
Dustin Putman, DustinPutman.com

Horror fans will be elated with what could be the bravest slasher effort of the last couple years. Full Review

Erik Childress
February 18, 2011
Erik Childress, eFilmCritic.com

20 minutes of creative over-the-top mayhem is not enough to overcome the everyday drama and overstuffed structure, particularly when the punchline to the whole scheme is low-rent Lex Luthor or high-re... Full Review

Henry Fitzherbert
November 29, 2010
Henry Fitzherbert, Daily Express

It is so grimly explicit that I couldn't watch at times but there's a nice twist in the tale. Full Review

Alistair Harkness
November 22, 2010
Alistair Harkness, Scotsman

Dream Home is both a entertainingly excessive slasher film and a surprisingly astute satire on the insanity of the property market... Full Review

Simon Renshaw
November 19, 2010
Simon Renshaw, Film4

A messy, bloated horror film with bonus ham-fisted social commentary. Full Review

David Edwards
November 19, 2010
David Edwards, Daily Mirror [UK]

While its insistence of flitting between past and present begins to confuse, and the twist ending is trite rather than thoughtprovoking, Dream Home earns big points for its audacious slayings. Full Review

Catherine Shoard
November 18, 2010
Catherine Shoard, Guardian [UK]

Pang's film may be heavy-fisted with the satire and foggily plotted, too, despite the lengthy flashbacks, but no one could doubt his commitment to the death rattle. Full Review

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