

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
Acting
Naomi Watts commits to absolute madness with straight face
Writing
Script so bonkers it became instant cult infamy

Director
Colin Trevorrow
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Colin Trevorrow directed this between Jurassic World and Rise of Skywalker; it's widely cited as why Lucasfilm briefly reconsidered him for Episode IX.
The film's catastrophic reception and 'so bad it's good' cult status arguably influenced the 'evil kid genius' subversion in later films like Bad Seed remakes.
No ratings yet
Sign in to join the discussion — comments are spoiler-gated to your watch progress.
Discussion starters