Summary
After escaping the clutches of an abusive relationship, Katie reluctantly returns to the foster home she grew up in. Little does she know, her foster mother Marge is harboring a sinister secret dating back a decade. Now, Katie finds herself caught up in a horrifying family drama while confronting an angry spirit named Abigail.
Good for
- Friends night
- Drop-in friendly
- Thought-provoking
Skip it if
- You scare easily
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 45GoodWatch 52
Letterboxd · 361 ratings2.6/5
IMDb3.8
Running time
1 h 25 min
Shorter than most horror movies, −10 min on the typical 95
typical 9585Half of all horror movies run 88–103 min.
Reach
Streams in 124 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
+114Released
2020
August 10, 2020
6 years ago
Genre
HorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceModerate
- Gore, disturbing imagesModerate
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
Directing · 1
- Kelly Schwarze Director, Writer
Writing · 1
- Charisma Manulat Writer
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