Movie

Son

2021 · 98 min

A grim, tense horror that keeps you uneasy with its eerie atmosphere and shocking violence, anchored by a mother's desperate love.

Tagline: You can't outrun a family secret.
Overview: When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
How it feels: Dark, tense, eerie and bleak. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Parenthood, trauma, isolation, faith
Content: Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 3 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: parenthood
trauma
isolation
faith
betrayal
Places: small town
hospital
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex mild