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A new family moves into the house next door to the Valentine family. While they become fast friends, Emilie Valentine starts to notice bruises and odd behavior from the two sons in the new family. Are they victims of child abuse? Or are there twists and turns to finding out the real reason?
Why it matters
A quietly unsettling suburban nightmare that creeps under the skin with its ambiguous portrayal of childhood trauma and menace.
- Tight, intimate atmosphere that channels folk horror unease into a modern family drama.
- Emilie Valentine’s slow-burn suspicion anchors a story where innocence and horror blur.
- For fans of psychological dread and ambiguity—think The Witch meets We Need to Talk About Kevin.
- Practical effects and subtle performances build tension without cheap scares or overt answers.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
43
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
28
Survival
0
