Home Sweet Hell

Home Sweet Hell

Year: 2015

Runtime: 98 min

Language: English

Director: Anthony Burns

DramaComedy

As her idyllic life begins to crumble, a desperate suburban housewife will stop at nothing to safeguard her marriage and perfect facade, even resorting to murder to eliminate any threats that could ruin her happily ever after.

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Timeline – Home Sweet Hell (2015)
Trace every key event in Home Sweet Hell (2015) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Introduction of Don and Mona Champagne

Don Champagne is introduced as a dedicated husband and father, married to the ambitious Mona. Their relationship is marked by Mona's controlling nature, which heavily influences both their family dynamic and Don's business endeavors.

2

Don's Furniture Business

Don runs a furniture business where he employs salespeople, including Les and a new hire named Dusty. Dusty's unexpected entry into their lives brings a sense of allure and excitement that disrupts the mundane routines of the Champagne family.

Don's Furniture Store
3

Mona's Strict Home Life

Mona maintains a strict and organized household, often scheduling intimate moments for her and Don. Her meticulous planning extends to their financial and familial goals, showcasing her need for control.

4

The Arrival of Dusty

Dusty’s presence at the furniture store quickly captivates Don, leading to a burgeoning attraction. Mona, unaware of this growing chemistry, makes a surprise visit to Don's workplace and realizes Dusty's intoxicating influence over him.

Don's Workplace
5

Infidelity Begins

Struggling with his wife’s dominance, Don succumbs to Dusty's advances, leading them to engage in a series of passionate encounters. This affair escalates as they explore their desires clandestinely, away from Mona's watchful eye.

6

Dusty Claims Pregnancy

During a barbecue at Mona’s home, Dusty shockingly reveals that she is pregnant, adding a layer of chaos to the already complicated situation. Her revelation upends the dynamics within the Champagne household and raises questions about motives.

Champagne Household
7

Mona's Plan Against Dusty

Faced with the threat of Dusty, Mona devises a sinister plan to eliminate her. Don, caught between his feelings for Dusty and his loyalty to Mona, reluctantly agrees to participate in this dark scheme.

8

The Dark Turn

The situation escalates dramatically when Mona kills Dusty with a hammer after a botched attempt at drugging her. This shocking moment reveals the depths of Mona's cold-blooded nature and Don’s complicity in her actions.

9

Dismembering the Evidence

As Mona dismembers Dusty's body to eliminate any evidence, Don struggles with the reality of their actions. He experiences a moral crisis as he witnesses his wife’s chilling transformation into a ruthless figure.

10

Pressure from Accomplices

The couple is put under pressure from Dusty's accomplices, leading them to dig up her body to meet with a man named Murphy. This decision highlights their increasing desperation and the chaotic turn of their lives.

11

Subsequent Bloodshed

Mona is forced to eliminate threats posed by Dusty's accomplices, which leads to more violence and bloodshed. This cycle of crime and danger deepens their entanglement in a web of deceit and misconduct.

12

Police Arrival

In a climactic moment, the police arrive at the scene, setting off a chain of events that begins to unravel the Champagne couple's carefully constructed facade. This chaotic situation reveals the extent of their involvement in the series of violent events.

Champagne Household
13

Don's Contemplation

As paranoia sets in, Don reflects on Mona’s upbringing and how her cold demeanor influences their situation. Despite his thoughts of escape, he is met with a stark warning to silence his internal conflicts.

14

Fatal Accident Staged

In a desperate bid to escape their grim reality, Don stages a fatal accident for Mona. This act of desperation illustrates the frayed edges of their relationship and Don's growing fears.

15

Eerie Conclusion

The film concludes with Don and his children leaving the scene, hinting that danger is still lurking. Murphy's relentless pursuit suggests that the story of the Champagne family is far from over, reinforcing the themes of violence and secrecy.

Last Updated: October 27, 2024 at 16:26

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