
1922
A simple yet proud rancher conspires to murder his wife for financial gain, convincing his teenage son to participate.
Why it matters
A slow-burning, atmospheric descent into guilt and retribution on a 1920s Nebraska farm, where murder’s consequences take a grim, relentless toll.
- Thomas Jane anchors the film with a gravelly, haunted performance—accent quirks aside—that grounds this rural nightmare in grim reality.
- A stripped-down, period-set psychological horror that leans on mood and moral decay rather than jump scares or spectacle.
- Perfect for fans of King’s quieter, character-driven work and anyone who appreciates horror’s ability to dramatize inescapable guilt.
- Practical effects and the endless cornfields create a claustrophobic, oppressive atmosphere that turns the land itself into a character of dread.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
86
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
83
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
99
Survival
17
Haunting






