Joshua
The arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for 9-year-old Joshua, an eccentric boy whose proper upbringing and refined tastes both take a sinister turn.
Why it matters
A chilling dive into childhood innocence corrupted, Joshua unspools domestic dread with icy precision.
- A masterclass in psychological horror that exploits the quiet terror lurking in family dynamics.
- Sam Rockwell’s unsettling turn as the unnervingly composed young Joshua anchors the film’s creeping menace.
- Director George Ratliff crafts a deliberate, atmospheric slow burn—think The Omen meets The Shining’s claustrophobic tension.
- For fans of unsettling suburban horror where the true monster wears a small-boy’s face.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
71
Supernatural
0
Creature
0
Disturbing
100
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
57
Survival
17
