Son
Son

Movie spotlight

Son

2025
Movie
3 min
English

Trapped and bleeding as killers move in, a father phones his son and reminds him to stand up for himself, moments before he rises to make his own final stand.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes77%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users73%
Director: Ivan KavanaghGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In 1987, a young mother escapes from a demonic cult with her eight-year-old son, who is the target of the cult's leader. Years later, the child, now grown, starts to exhibit strange behaviors, hinting at the sinister forces still at play. The mother must confront the cult and her own past to protect her son from the darkness that pursues them.

Critical Reception

Son received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and Matichak's performance, though some found the pacing and narrative execution uneven. It was noted for its unique blend of psychological horror and supernatural elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense atmosphere and unsettling dread.

  • Andi Matichak delivers a compelling performance as a desperate mother.

  • The film effectively blends psychological horror with supernatural elements.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a suspenseful and effective horror experience, appreciating its chilling narrative and strong lead performance, though some expressed that certain plot points could have been more developed.

Fun Fact

Director Ivan Kavanagh initially conceived the film's core idea as a cautionary tale about the dangers of cults and the lasting psychological impact they can have on individuals and families.

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