Movie

Johan

2021 · 118 min

A slow, unsettling descent into a small town's demonic siege, seen through a childlike mind, mixing dread with strange tenderness.

Overview: A childlike man named Johan (Norberto Trujillo) is guided by the voice of his father (José Luis de Madariaga) to defeat the demons that have taken over his town and save it.
How it feels: Dark, eerie, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Survival, isolation, faith, family
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: survival
isolation
faith
family
violence
Places: small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex none