The read
Every source lands within 8 points of the others. It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
Laura, traumatized by an abusive relationship, runs away from her former husband with her seven-year-old son Cody. But in their new, idyllic and remote sanctuary, they find they have another, bigger and more terrifying monster to deal with…
Ratings
IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
349 audience votes
Key crew
- Carol ChrestWriter
- Chris SivertsonDirector
- Tim RutiliOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Christina RicciLaura
- Santino BarnardCody
- Don BaldaramosMr. Langtree
- Colleen CampMrs. Langtree
- Lew TempleMr. Alonzo
- Carol Anne WattsJane
- Peter HodgePoliceman
- Nick VallelongaLegionnaire
- Sally ElbertGrandmother
- Rachael EdlowYoung Grandmother
- Philip V. BruennHero
- Choi Hee-doPublic officer
Stills
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Themes
1950ssombersocial isolationaquatic threatsuspensefulcliché