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HorrorMystery
16+R
2019·1h 56m·Jordan Peele·Monkeypaw Productions·● Script read & verified
A psychological horror thriller about a family vacationing at their beach house who are terrorized by mysterious doppelgangers of themselves. The film explores themes of...
Watch with your child — Intense psychological horror themes and violence require adult guidance and discussion
Heads Up for Parents
The film's horror comes from the concept of evil versions of yourself rather than supernatural monsters, which can be particularly psychologically disturbing
What's In It
Violence
Mild▸
Language
Mild▸
Scary
Extreme▸
Romance
Very Mild▸
Substances
Very Mild▸
Stimulation
Extreme▸
Cultural & Values Guide
Values & Themes
●Traditional family values
The film's emotional core centers on Adelaide's fierce determination to protect her children at any cost. The underground family's twisted mirror of traditional family bonds drives the horror, making protection of family the central theme.
Family Takeaways
What it gets right
- ✓Shows importance of family unity when facing crisis
- ✓Explores how childhood trauma can affect adult relationships and parenting
Cast:Lupita Nyong'oWinston DukeElisabeth MossTim HeideckerShahadi Wright Joseph