What Josiah Saw
Seen it?2021 | 120 min | Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Black Phone or Hereditary, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A family with buried secrets reunite at a farmhouse after two decades to pay for their past sins.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vincent Grashaw
- Robert PatrickJosiah Graham
- Nick StahlEli Graham
- Scott HazeThomas Graham
- Kelli GarnerMary Milner
- Tony HaleRoss Milner
- Jake WeberBoone
- Ronnie Gene BlevinsBilly
- Louanne StephensMama Luna
- Winston James FrancisMr. Miggs
- Pamela BellMiriam Graham