And yes, the ending of Hostage House is extremely predictable and should come as no surprise. In fact, the Hostage House ending delivers the most cringeworthy moments in the shortest span of time. Including someone mouthing “thank you” which could only make me roll my eyes. I mean damn, this is one of the most paint-by-numbers thrillers, I’ve ever watched.Still, the acting could have saved some of the movie (as could the director), but that just doesn’t happen!Hostage House 2021 Full Movie Download.
Okay, in all fairness, the very final scene of Hostage House did actually deliver a rather strong moment. Just not related to the main storyline or thriller element of the film.
Also, the acting is so damn bad. Even from actors you know and would expect more from. I blame both the screenplay and director more than the actors. You may recognize the main protagonist, Susan — she’s portrayed by Jennifer Taylor from Two and a Half Men.Also in the cast is Emily Sweet from Castle Freak (read our review of that one here) and Justin C. Schilling, who has mainly one facial expression. Oh, except for when he’s in pain (sorry if that’s a spoiler). His “pain face” is so over-the-top and ridiculous that it did actually make me laugh! This was probably the highlight of the movie.To be fair, his character is one big trope, so I don’t know what he should do better. Oh, and there is one actor who works remarkably well and does manage to deliver lines and actions in believable ways. The actor is Patrick Cronen and he delivers the best performance, by far, in Hostage House.
Hostage House was directed by David Benullo and this is only his second feature film since Hallowed Ground from 2007. In the meantime, he’s been a second unit director on movies such as Beware of Mom, Twisted Twin, A Mother Knows Worst, Into the Arms of Danger, and Escaping My Stalker. And those are just the movies released in 2020.