Firstborn

The film follows a teenage boy named Alex who finds himself entangled in a dangerous world after his father's sudden death. Struggling to cope with his grief and his family's financial ruin, Alex falls under the sway of a charismatic and manipulative cult leader. As Alex becomes more deeply involved, he begins to question the cult's true motives and the nature of the man he is starting to emulate, leading him down a perilous path.

Firstborn received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from the younger cast members, others found the narrative to be predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a wide audience and remains a lesser-known entry in the thriller genre.

• Praised for its tense atmosphere and performances.
• Criticized for a predictable and underdeveloped plot.
• Seen as a serviceable thriller with some compelling moments.

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The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, with locations used to create a sense of both suburban normalcy and underlying unease.