Son

2021, Horror/Mystery & thriller, 1h 38m

42 Reviews 50+ Ratings

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A horror story with unexpected emotional resonance, Son uses its familial focus to counter a certain queasy familiarity. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

After a mysterious group of individuals breaks into Laura's home and attempts to steal her eight-year-old son, David, the two of them flee town in search of safety. But soon after the failed kidnapping, David becomes extremely ill, suffering from increasingly sporadic psychosis and convulsions. Following her maternal instincts to save him, Laura commits unspeakable acts to keep him alive but soon, she must decide how far she is willing to go to save her son.

Genre:

Horror, Mystery & thriller
Original Language:

English (United Kingdom)
Director:

Ivan Kavanagh
Producer:

Rene Bastian, Louis Tisné, AnneMarie Naughton
Writer:

Ivan Kavanagh
Release Date (Theaters):

Mar 5, 2021 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Mar 5, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA):

$30.4K
Runtime:

1h 38m
Distributor:

RLJE Films
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Andi Matichak
Laura

Emile Hirsch
Paul

Luke David Blumm
David

Rocco Sisto
Doctor Bradlee

Kristine Nielsen
Mrs. Naegle

Wanetah Walmsley
ICU Nurse

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