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.

Watch the official trailer to see the atmospheric setting and the first signs of the children's strange behavior:

The 2023 horror film is notable for several "interesting features" that set it apart from standard "creepy kid" movies, particularly its focus on adult psychological dynamics and mental health. Key Interesting Features

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.

Alisha Wainwright, Zach Gilford, Amanda Crew, and Carlos Santos

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.

A mysterious, glowing green hole in an abandoned fort that possesses the children

While it begins as a possession story, the film eventually hints at a more biological or "eco-horror" origin. In the final act, one of the children is briefly seen silhouetted as a monstrous insect-like creature , suggesting the children have been replaced or transformed by a parasitic entity from the woods. Summary Table: Film Highlights Description Director Roxanne Benjamin Major Theme The "child-birth debate" and mental health stigma The "Pit"