The Bogart one was directed by William Wyler and is about three escaped felons who break into a random suburban home and take a family hostage for days on end. The other is from 1990, and it’s not very good at all. The one you should watch is from 1955 and stars Humphrey Bogart. There are two movies called The Desperate Hours. It’s the connective power of art in practice, manifested in mutual terror.īelow, we present 28 home-invasion movies to ensure that you don’t sleep soundly until Christmas. There’s plenty here for both the bloodhounds and those who prefer less gory frights. The universal fear of domestic violation transcends language and local custom. It’s pretty twisted to think about watching movies that exploit these fears for fun, but there’s something to be said for sharing such an emotional experience with people from across the world. It’s why wind chimes become instruments of terror when the sun goes down. Home-invasion movies are driven by a universal fear: Who hasn’t worried about someone breaking into their home with malicious intent? It’s why creaks and bumps scare you when you’re home alone. This story was originally published in 2016 and has been updated to include additional home-invasion movies. Photo: Lionsgate, Warner Brothers, Universal Studios, Sundance Institute
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