Reviewers have noted the film's retro 80s vibe , characterized by a bombastic synth score and heavily green-tinted cinematography. It opens with the song "More" by The Sisters of Mercy, setting an ominous, stylized tone.
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A central tension in the film is that Ben (Zach Gilford) is the only one who witnesses the children's disturbing behavior early on. Because he takes mood stabilizers and has a history of mental health struggles, his wife and friends dismiss his warnings as a psychological breakdown rather than a supernatural threat. Reviewers have noted the film's retro 80s vibe
Watch the official trailer to see the atmospheric setting and the first signs of the children's strange behavior: Because he takes mood stabilizers and has a
Unlike many horror films that focus solely on jump scares, this movie uses the "evil children" trope to explore the anxieties of parenthood . It contrasts two couples—one that has children and is struggling with their marriage, and another that is child-free by choice—to highlight societal pressures and the fear of "losing" oneself to parenting.