Angry spirits invade a suburban home, escalating attacks until a family must fight to reclaim their youngest daughter.
Suspenseful and tense. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Hulu and Tubi (free).
Of what we could confirm, nothing runs past a PG-13: real scares and lots of jump scares.
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A family's suburban home is invaded by angry spirits. When the terrifying apparitions escalate their attacks and take the youngest daughter, the family must come together to rescue her.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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