There's Something Wrong with the Children
Margaret and Ben take a weekend trip with longtime friends Ellie and Thomas and their two young children. Eventually, Ben begins to suspect something supernatural is occurring when the kids behave strangely after disappearing into the woods overnight.
Why it matters
A tense folk-horror thriller that twists childhood innocence into something deeply unsettling, tapping into primal fears about what lurks beyond the woods.
- Revives the "children as uncanny monsters" trope with eerie restraint, avoiding cheap jump scares for creeping dread.
- Practical effects and subtle sound design amplify the unnatural behavior without tipping into camp.
- Perfect for fans of slow-burning supernatural horror who appreciate atmosphere over gore.
- Continues the genre’s long tradition of woodland terror, echoing classics like The Witch and The Babadook.
Director
4 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
14
Supernatural
20
Creature
18
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
28
Survival
66
