Son
Seen it?2021 | 98 min | Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 Autopsy of Jane Doe or Smile, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Some graphic violence despite the NR rating.
When a young boy contracts a mysterious illness, his mother must decide how far she will go to protect him from terrifying forces in her past.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ivan Kavanagh
- Andi MatichakLaura
- Emile HirschPaul
- Luke David BlummDavid
- Cranston JohnsonSteve
- Blaine MayeJimmy Naegle
- J. Robert SpencerDr. Bauhn
- Rocco SistoDr. Bradlee
- Kristine NielsenMrs. Naegle
- Erin Bradley DangarSusan
- Adam StephensonFather