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When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
A mother desperately tries to protect her young son who has been experiencing terrifying nightmares. As the boy's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, she realizes he may be connected to a sinister cult that has been monitoring them. The journey to uncover the truth leads them into a dangerous confrontation with forces beyond their understanding.
Son received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Andi Matichak. However, some critics found the film's narrative somewhat convoluted and its resolution divisive.
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Andi Matichak's compelling performance.
The film successfully builds suspense and delivers some genuinely frightening moments.
Some reviewers felt the plot became too convoluted in its latter half.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's disturbing and suspenseful nature, with many appreciating the effort to create a unique horror experience. However, some viewers found the ending to be ambiguous or unsatisfying.
Director Ivan Kavanagh drew inspiration for the film's unsettling atmosphere from his own experiences with sleep paralysis.
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Befitting its title, this movie feels like the son of The Exorcist and Rosemary – and in that sense it is proof that talent does skip a generation. It's as if screenwriter/director Ivan Kavanagh thought that revisiting Rosemary's baby was a...