The Chain

A possessed mother makes a desperate plan to save her daughter from a demonic entity by performing a dangerous ritual. The ritual involves exchanging her daughter for her unborn child, but the demonic entity targets the mother's family for generations. The film follows the escalating terror as the entity continues to haunt the family through the mother's children.

The Chain received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise often directed at its atmospheric tension and the performances of its lead actresses, particularly Nicole Beharie. Some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but generally agreed that it delivered on its horror elements.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performances.

• Acknowledged for its effective, creeping dread.

• Some viewers found the narrative pacing and plot developments to be uneven.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and the chilling portrayal of maternal sacrifice. However, some reviewers felt the story became convoluted in its later stages.

Anya Taylor-Joy's casting was announced as a surprise addition to the cast shortly before the film's release.