Hider in the House Page #3

Synopsis: A deranged man, Tom Sykes, hides out in the attic while an unsuspecting couple (Rogers & McKean) and their family carry on their life in the house below. Once Tom stops just hiding out and becomes involved with the family and, in particular, the wife, the problems begin. An original USA made for cable movie.
Genre: Thriller
Director(s): Matthew Patrick
  1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
5.9
R
Year:
1989
104 min
77 Views


for breakfast.

- Neil.

- What's up '?

Remember that I come to pick you up

at 3 to take you to the dentist.

Look, there's Neil.

- Neil, do you still wear diapers?

- A**hole.

What did you say?

Did you call me an a**hole?

You're a f***ing head.

Come here.

- What happens?

- Leave me!

Mom, I'm fine!

Everyone is watching us!

Thank you.

- Tom Sykes.

- Julie Dreyer.

- His children come here?

- No, I passed by chance.

I went home and saw the quarrel.

- Bernard started.

- We'll talk about it at home.

Bernard started, I saw him.

- Thanks again, Mr. Sykes.

- Tom!

Thanks, Tom.

- He was very kind.

- I did what I could.

- Here we go '?

- Yup.

- Pleasure.

- Goodbye.

Hi, Neil.

Mom, how do you know my name?

- He will have heard you say it.

- No, I did not say it.

Then he will have heard

it from someone else.

"Dear Julie,"

today it was a pleasure to

meet her and protect her son

from the school's bullet.

If I can do anything

to help you,

"do not hesitate to contact me at..."

To contact me at...

Here it is.

Come here under the covers.

- Goodnight Mom.

- 'Goodnight, honey.

My goodness! Neil, stay back!

What the hell did you want to do?

- Sorry.

- That's all '?

Ask apologize and everything is settled?

Do you have any idea how

dangerous what you did '?

- You could burn the house and kill us.

- I know.

Why did you do that '?

Explain to me why you

burned the toy soldiers!

I asked you a question!

- I was not burning the soldiers.

- So what were you doing?

I pretended they were daddy!

He does not care about us!

He left us and he will not come back!

No, listen to me!

Honey, look at me. Listen.

Your father loves you.

It would do nothing to hurt you.

You have to believe me!

He does not even call us!

Honey, he had a lot to do.

Yes sure!

You have to believe me.

He would always like to

be with you and Holly.

So why did he leave us?

He left because we had a fight.

I told him to leave.

It's not your fault, honey, you

have nothing to do with it.

I promise you, everything will be fine.

Let's go downstairs.

- Leave it to me!

- No thanks.

It's the least I can do for

a beautiful lady like her!

Whenever he wants, I'm

always here next.

I spend a lot of time alone,

but I'm fine.

Here, put everything there.

- Perfect.

- Thank you.

- Mom!

- I'm here.

Look who I met out here.

Hi... Tom, right?

Yes. Hello, Julie.

Neil wanted to offer me a drink for...

As you said '?

- Saving my ass.

- Yeah!

I'll be right away.

- I am in detention.

- Because '?

I played with matches.

Matches are dangerous.

I know for sure.

Neil, go immediately upstairs.

- All right. See you later.

- Yes, see you later.

- Is water okay?

- Yes thanks.

- Do you take something?

- No thanks.

I put the expense in place.

Gary Hufford.

I live in the next house,

I'm the neighbor.

Leave it to me!

I can do it.

No, I'll take care of it.

Are you passionate about sports?

Yes, I'm Julie Dreyer.

- He saved my ball.

- What's your name?

- Holly.

- I'm Tom.

Give me your hand.

Hold on tight!

Yes, it's strange.

When I left, he was climbing

upstairs with the equipment.

I wish I could help her.

Goodbye.

It's all OK '?

Yes, it was the disinfestation company.

A week ago they came to us.

They found the van in town, but

he's been missing for days.

I saw him leave last

week, he was drunk.

He zigzagged with the

van and nearly crashed.

- Call them.

- Good idea.

Call them from your house.

Yes... I really have to go.

Play my team.

We are last in the standings,

but I'm a loyal fan,

I never give up!

- Goodbye, Mr. Hufford.

- Gary!

- Thank you.

- For what?

He saved my ass!

He kept it at bay.

Please have a seat.

That man scares me a little.

I know that spies me.

- Where does he live '?

- In the next house.

And where do you live?

I'm in Woodcliffe.

Bring your family here,

we will have a barbecue.

I have no family.

Then come alone.

- Are you inviting me?

- Yes, we're doing this weekend.

We had a welcome party

for old friends,

but I would like to know new genete.

Where did he get them?

I did them.

Really '?

- I can?

- Sure.

It is really beautiful.

Thank you.

- Do you like this here?

- Yup.

Take it.

- Seriously '?

- Yup.

- Is it safe?

- Absolutely, I insist.

I've got this rabbit leg, I've

got it since I was little.

It means a lot to me. I insist!

Okay thanks.

A little luck will make me

comfortable these days.

- Have you ever thought of selling them?

- NO.

It would be fun to

see what happens.

Why do not you do it?

I do not know...

My husband finds them stupid.

I do not think they are stupid.

In my opinion they are very beautiful.

Excuse me, I'll be right back.

- Rita!

- Julie!

Hello!

Come.

- How are you?

- Good.

I'll introduce you my

friend Rita, he's Tom.

Pleasure!

I'd better leave it alone.

Do not go because of me.

I really have to go.

Glad to have met you, Rita.

- See you, Julie.

- I accompany you.

- Thanks for the bowl.

- Thanks to you!

Good, goodbye.

What's up '?

And who is he?

His name is Tom Sykes and he

lives in the neighborhood.

- It's not like you're thinking.

- And what do I think?

I know what you're thinking!

All right, I will not say anything.

But if you decide that you do not want it,

I'll be happy to take it from me.

Thanks, dear!

What is that '?

How beautiful the sun is!

You're in a good mood.

It's true.

Maybe Tom has something to do with it?

He's a good boy, that's all.

- That's all '?

- Yes, he's kind and caring.

He's a good boy.

You should come out.

- I hardly know him.

- That's why people come out!

It is not the right time.

Phil did not call you, right?

It's time for you to think about yourself.

Oh my God, what is it?

It is Rudolph!

Oh my God!

Calm down, I do not want

children to see it.

Here we go.

Come. I believe I will stay

with you this weekend.

Yes, it's an animal! Who deals with it?

Someone killed the dog and

buried it in our garden.

I am quite upset and I would

like the police to intervene.

But this is an emergency!

My goodness!

Then?

An animal buried in private property

does not concern the police!

If I dissect it and show that it

is Rudolph, then they will report.

Bastards!

- It's too tight '?

- NO.

Do you like the new house?

Yes, it's not bad.

I miss old friends

and that road.

I'm your new friend.

Bernard still wants to fight?

Yes, he takes it

with me every day.

- Everyday '?

- Yup.

I'll be back in a minute.

Put the backpack down.

Do you know why he takes it with you?

Because he knows you will not react.

When I was little, there were

people who brought me every day.

In the end I could not do

it anymore and I reacted.

What happened '?

They no longer hurt me.

Hi, Tom. Hi, honey.

- Can you fight?

- I think so.

The school's bullet!

Hit your hands.

Try again.

You have to keep the guard

high in front of your face.

Keep your eyes open on me.

Try again.

Come on!

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Lem Dobbs

Lem Dobbs was born on December 24, 1958 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England as Anton Lemuel Kitaj. He is a writer and producer, known for Dark City (1998), The Limey (1999) and Haywire (2011). He has been married to Dana Kraft since 1991. more…

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