Descendent

A slow-burning, unsettling descent into a father's fragile mind, blending domestic anxiety with eerie cosmic dread.

Directed by

Peter Cilella

Genres

Science fiction, Thriller

Starring

Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger, Susan Wilder

Overview

After a traumatic brain injury triggers terrifying visions of extraterrestrials and a newfound talent for drawing, a father-to-be begins to question his reality and becomes obsessed with the need to protect his family from an unseen threat.

How it feels

Tense, eerie, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Obsession, trauma, parenthood, identity

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)