Pete Davidson has just unveiled a rare insight that might give fans goosebumps. The Saturday Night Live star has featured in a new psychological horror movie called The Home, directed by

Pete Davidson takes a rare serious role in the horror movie "The Home," in which he encounters some elders with dark secrets.

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As a young teen, Davidson — now 31 and expecting his first child — worked as a busboy at a local Italian restaurant DeMonaco frequented. They stayed friends over the years, and when DeMonaco needed a lead for his horror film, he knew Davidson would be right for the role.

Pete Davidson is out of his depth in 'The Home,' while 'The Purge' filmmaker James DeMonaco does not manage to build on that franchise's success.

Starring Pete Davidson in his first dramatic leading role, The Home is a psychological thriller that speaks to greater themes of personal trauma and generational abuse. Just like his other films, DeMonaco says the project gave him a story in which to work out his own narratives—a throughline present all the way to his youth.

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The thriller from Lionsgate has heavy ties to Staten Island: “The Home” is directed by famed filmmaker, James DeMonaco, who hails from Prince’s Bay and is perhaps best known for creating “The Purge” franchise.

"Obviously, I read the script and was just like, 'That won't be my eye. This is the movies. It'll be a CGI eye,' " the actor recalled thinking

Although there is no audience score available yet, there are some reviews from moviegoers who watched the film as it hit theaters. Many praised Pete Davidson's performance in the film, and praised the suspense and the twists, with an overall positive reaction.