Brightburn

A child crash-lands on Earth from another planet and is adopted by a loving couple in rural Kansas. As the boy grows, however, his extraordinary abilities begin to manifest in terrifying and malevolent ways. Instead of becoming a hero, he turns into a terrifying force of destruction, using his powers for evil.

Brightburn received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its unique horror take on the superhero genre and its unsettling premise. However, some found the execution and plot to be derivative or underdeveloped, while audiences were generally more receptive to its dark twist on familiar tropes.

• Praised for its effective horror elements and dark premise subverting superhero origin stories.
• Criticized for a narrative that sometimes felt predictable despite its unique angle.
• Elizabeth Banks' performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's suspenseful atmosphere and the creative subversion of the Superman mythos. Many appreciated the horror-thriller approach to a superhero story, though some found the pacing uneven.

The film's creators, Brian and Mark Gunn (who are cousins), pitched the idea of a 'evil Superman' story to James Gunn, who then produced the movie.