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"We hurt the ones we love."

2026 1h 35m EN
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6.0
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64%
FRESH
β˜…6.0TMDB Β· 8πŸ…64%Rotten Tomatoes
DramaHorror
Synopsis
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A 10-year-old girl begins to believe her parents are trying to kill her. Convinced a sinister spirit is to blame, she spirals into a haunting fantasy world that mirrors her deepest fears.

β€œWe hurt the ones we love.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Benjamin Finkel
Writers
Benjamin Finkel
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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Released this year β€” you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Benjamin Finkel, shot by Elisha Christian. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Logan Nelson. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Barker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ruth Wilson and Ben Chaplin and Cameron Dawson Gray carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "We hurt the ones we love.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt30834999 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Benjamin Finkel directs. Elisha Christian behind the camera. Logan Nelson scores. David Barker cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released this year β€” you're seeing it while it's still in the cultural conversation.
  • 2Lean credit list β€” fewer than 30 people officially credited.
  • 3Directed by Benjamin Finkel, shot by Elisha Christian. Note their partnership β€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Logan Nelson. Worth a dedicated listen after β€” most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor David Barker shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Ruth Wilson and Ben Chaplin and Cameron Dawson Gray carry the top of the cast.
  • 7Marketing tagline: "We hurt the ones we love.".
  • 8IMDB entry: tt30834999 β€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 9Only 8 TMDB ratings β€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Elisha Christian
Original score
Logan Nelson
Editing
David Barker
Production design
Olivia Peebles
Runtime
95 min Β· 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Rotten Tomatoes
64% πŸ… Fresh
MPAA
PG-13

Awards

1 win

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Fifth Season

    Fifth Season

    US

  • 51

    51 Entertainment

    US

Key crew

  • Co-ProducerGus Corwin
  • StuntsAshley Pynn
  • EditorDavid Barker
  • EditorJulia Bloch
  • Casting DirectorRichard Hicks
  • Production DesignerOlivia Peebles
  • Production DesignOlivia Peebles
  • ProducerBenjamin Finkel
  • ProducerSamantha Housman
  • ProducerLynette Howell Taylor
  • Executive ProducerJewerl Ross
  • Co-ProducerSammy Rosenthal
  • Executive In Charge Of ProductionDan Guando

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • grave
  • shocking

Release history Β· US

When it landed

  • Premiere2024-03-08Β· South by Southwest Film & TV Festival
  • Theatrical (limited)2026-09-25
  • Digital2026-09-25

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