In the gripping thriller "Mountain Home," intrepid young census takers Jacquelyn and Lanea venture into the mist-shrouded hollows of a secluded Appalachian enclave, where wary locals guard ancient secrets and shun the badge of federal outsiders. Tasked with bridging the gap in a notoriously elusive community, the duo's routine survey spirals into a pulse-pounding odyssey when Lanea's solo trek into fog-veiled trails unearths a web of rustic rivalries and hidden grudges. A frantic distress signal draws Jacquelyn into the fray, ensnaring them both in a whirlwind of tense standoffs with reclusive siblings, their enigmatic matriarch, and a cadre of tight-knit neighbors drawn into the fray for an impromptu "census gathering." As shadows lengthen and alliances fracture, the women must rely on their unbreakable camaraderie and sharp instincts to navigate a labyrinth of suspicion, survival gambits, and unexpected revelations. This fictional fantasy for mature audiences delves into themes of cultural collision, unyielding friendship, and the fierce spark of human resilience, where every whispered pact could forge escape or bind fates forever.