Son

A mother must confront a terrifying threat when her young son becomes haunted by an inexplicable illness. As his symptoms mount, Laura finds herself pulled into memories and forces from her past that she never intended to confront again. The lines between the ordinary world and something else begin to blur, and every step she takes to shield her child seems to open a door she cannot close. The tension tightens as the mother weighs sacrifice against danger, and the price of protection grows ever steeper. Son crafts a claustrophobic atmosphere where quiet lives and hidden guilt shape the choices that matter most. Its dread is quiet and suffocating, rooted in memory and a danger that feels ancient.

Directed by Ivan Kavanagh with a screenplay by Neal Rowland, Son stars Andi Matichak, Emile Hirsch, Luke David Blumm, Cranston Johnson and Blaine Maye. Released in 2021, it aims for a lean horror thriller centered on a mother and child.

Box office data for Son is limited, reflecting its modest release and streaming window. While it did premiere at festivals and in select theaters, there are no circulated figures and the film did not become a major box office performer, and revenues remain undisclosed.

The film did not receive major award nominations. While some genre outlets praised the atmosphere and the performances, Son did not become a contender in the year end awards circuit, and there are no reported wins. Its quiet approach sometimes sparked debate among critics about originality versus conventional genre expectations.

Reception emphasizes mood over spectacle and the strain of a mother protecting a child. Critics praise Matichak and Hirsch for solid performances, while the horror leans toward atmosphere and tension rather than loud shocks. The film tackles guilt, memory and the price of safeguarding loved ones for some viewers.