'Noise' on Netflix: Top 5 movies with bittersweet homecomings
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After the recent original psychological thriller 'The Strays', Netflix is set to release yet another captivating original thriller, this time from the intriguing landscape of Belgium titled 'Noise'. In this upcoming original Belgian movie, the story follows the life of Matt, a new dad, who recently moves into his childhood home only to find several mysteries regarding his father that drive the plot of the movie.
The primary cast of the upcoming Netflix original psychological thriller includes Ward Kerremans as Matthias/Matt and Sallie Harmsen as Liv. The cast of the movie also includes Johan Leysen, Jesse Mensah, Lize Feryn, Jennifer Heylen, Daphne Wellens, Katelijne Damen, Mieke De Groote, Mirthe Tavernier, Simon D'Huyvetter, Emil Derden, Mathis Schellekens, Tony De Ghouy, Rochedi Kenaiti, Winne Van Acker, Seguei Lopouchanski and Io Marivoet in unnamed roles. As 'Noise' is set to have the childhood home of Matt play a crucial role in the movie, let us take a look at 5 of Netflix's original movies where childhood home or hometown play a significant role in the progress of the movie.
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'The Influence'
Originally titled 'La influencia', 'The Influence' is a 2019 Spanish Horror movie, based on the book of the same name by Ramsey Campbell. As with most horror movies that use an eerie childhood home with a dark past as a trope for horror elements, 'The Influence' also fits the description perfectly. The movie revolves around Alicia, as she moves back to her childhood home with her husband and her daughter to take care of her dying mother. But her abandoned past comes to haunt her. 'The influence' takes time to establish the plot and the movie would be a good choice if you are looking for a decent horror flick. 'The Influence' is directed by Denis Rovira van Boekholt and written by Michel Gaztambide, Daniel Rissech and Denis Rovira van Boekholt. The movie stars Manuela Vellés as Alicia, Maggie Civantos as Sara, Alain Hernández as Mikel and Claudia Placer as Nora.
'The Noel Diary'
If you are looking for a cosy and comfortable movie to watch, then 'The Noel Diary' is a great choice. Released in 2022, 'The Noel Diary' is based on a novel of the same name, written by Richard Paul Evans. The movie is written by Charles Shyer, Rebecca Connor and David Golden and is directed by Charles Shyer. With Christmas as the backdrop, 'The Noel Diary' follows the story of a famous writer Jake Turner (Justin Hartley) as he returns to his home to settle his estranged mother's estate. While there, Jake discovers a diary with a secret to his past. At the same time, Rachel Campbell (Barrett Doss), a young woman searches for her mother Noel, who used to be Jake's nanny. Jake and Rachel team up on a wonderful journey that would lead to answers to their past as well as their future.
'Purple Hearts'
If you want to take on a wonderful and emotional journey through a movie, then 'Purple Hearts' is a perfect choice. Released in 2022, 'Purple Hearts' is a romantic film, based on a novel of the same name. The movie is directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum and written by Kyle Jarrow and Liz W. Garcia. 'Purple Hearts' stars Sofia Carson as Cassie and Nicholas Galitzine as Luke. 'Purple Hearts' tells the story of aspiring singer-songwriter, Cassie Salazar, as she struggles to achieve her dream while facing Type I diabetes. Cassie thus has to pick up multiple jobs to pay for her medical bills and stays in her hometown. On the other hand, we see Luke Morrow, a recovering addict, with his own difficulties, who is now in the Marines. Fate brings them together, and the movie explores all the complexities of love with the story of Cassie and Luke. 'Purple Hearts' is a movie experience that must not be missed.
Home Again
The 2017 release 'Home Again' is a home ground for the lead Reese Witherspoon. 'Home Again' is a romantic comedy that has all the staple elements of the genre, executed perfectly. This is a warm movie that delivers exactly what you have signed off on. 'Home Again' is a story about Alice Kinney (Reese Witherspoon), who returns to her recently deceased father's home in Los Angeles which changes the direction of her life. Alice is nearing her 40th birthday with her kids after separating from her husband Austen. Alice now navigates her new career as an interior designer while living with her daughters. The life of Alice becomes interesting when she lets three aspiring filmmakers stay in her guest house. 'Home Again' is written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer.
The Adam Project
Released in 2022, sci-fi drama 'The Adam Project' has an interesting connection to the childhood home that serves as a crucial plot point of the movie. As Adam accidentally returns to his past, to his childhood home, he learns the meaning of life through a different perspective, realises his past mistakes and gets to relive some of the precious moments with his mother and father, which would then help him to save the future. 'The Adam Prohject' is directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, TS Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett and Mark Levin. The movie stars Ryan Reynolds as Big Adam, Jennifer Garner as Ellie Reed, Mark Ruffalo as Louis Reed, Walker Scobell as Young Adam and Zoe Saldana as Laura.
'Noise' is set to premiere exclusively on Netflix on Friday, March 17, 2023.
