05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Don't Come Home: Thai horror series turns haunted house into an emotional nightmare
Thai dramas have been progressively establishing their imprint on the world entertainment scene, particularly in the midst of the current K-drama tsunami. In the horror category, one spine-chilling series is gaining traction for all the right reasons. Don't Come Home, a Thai horror miniseries that combines supernatural suspense with intensely emotional family drama, provides a unique and unsettling take on the classic haunted home story.
Spanning six hauntingly atmospheric episodes, the series on Netflix pulls viewers into a world where guilt, trauma, and buried secrets are just as frightening as the ghosts that haunt the night. Directed by Anuwat Prathumthong and starring Ploy Sornarin and Thitiwat Ritprasert, Don't Come Home avoids cheap thrills and instead delivers a lingering, psychological horror that stays with you.
Plot: A desperate escape to a dangerous sanctuary
The plot revolves around Varee (Sornarin), a mother attempting to escape her horrific past with her little daughter Min. They want a new beginning and flee to a secluded ancestral estate in a peaceful rural village. However, the serenity they seek is swiftly lost as what appears to be a peaceful retreat soon exposes itself to be anything from safe.
As the mother and daughter settle in, weird events begin to unfold. The mansion groans with hidden secrets: phantom noises echo at night, strange sights appear during the day, and an invisible presence stalks every hallway. Varee, initially in denial, gradually finds a horrific past that links the mansion to unspeakable acts long forgotten.
Don't Come Home: Different than others
What distinguishes this series is its emotional depth. It's more than just a ghost story; it's an investigation of family tragedy, generational shame, and how unsaid pain may persist over time. Varee's passionate commitment to her kid serves as both a source of strength and a vulnerability when the line between past and present blurs.
The series progresses from a basic haunted home story to a deep psychological thriller, thanks to expertly written tension and dramatic character development. Don't Come Home prompts viewers to consider the aftermath of trauma and the true cost of keeping secrets.
