A family's grief slowly unravels into a bleak, chilling nightmare as disturbing secrets consume them.
Suspenseful. A full-attention watch that takes its time. Emotionally it is devastating.
Streaming on Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free) and 2 more.
Nothing past what an R promises: intense fear and several jump scares.
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Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
No. Brace yourself.
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