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HOMECOMING
By Tyler Schultz

GENRE: Horror, Drama
LOGLINE:

A haunted Army veteran returns to his mother’s rural home seeking peace, but spirals into a psychological nightmare where family secrets, guilt, and hallucinations blur reality—leading him to confront the monster within himself before it destroys everyone he loves.

SYNOPSIS:

Ryan, a 25-year-old soldier, comes home to rural Wisconsin before his next deployment, hoping to reconnect with his estranged mother and siblings. What begins as a quiet visit quickly unravels into a descent through trauma, fractured memories, and surreal visions. As Ryan wrestles with guilt over his past—including the accidental killing of his best friend during combat—his mind manifests grotesque figures and warped versions of loved ones, pulling him into a psychological labyrinth. Therapy sessions with Vicky reveal layers of abandonment, betrayal, and rage tied to his mother’s neglect and abuse. When hallucinations and reality collide, Ryan’s desperate search for closure turns violent, culminating in a shocking massacre and a tragic end that leaves his father shattered. Homecoming explores the devastating cost of unresolved trauma and the thin line between redemption and ruin.

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