Homestead
dir. Ben Smallbone · 2024
In the face of adversity, the strength of human connection and community can help individuals find purpose and resilience.
Plot
A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: how long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?
Why watch
"Homestead" plunges viewers into a harrowing journey of survival and moral ambiguity as familial bonds are tested against the backdrop of societal collapse. With its tense atmosphere and rich character dynamics, this film explores the fragility of human relationships in the face of existential dread.