is a psychological horror film directed by Ivan Kavanagh that explores the extreme, often gruesome lengths a mother will go to protect her child. While it excels in atmosphere and performance, many critics find its narrative trajectory follows overly familiar genre beats. Plot Overview

The story follows Laura (Andi Matichak), a woman who escaped a demonic cult as a teenager. Years later, she is a single mother raising her eight-year-old son, David (Luke David Blumm). Their lives are upended when a group of cult members breaks into their home. Shortly after, David contracts a mysterious, wasting illness that defies medical explanation. Laura eventually discovers a horrifying "cure": David requires the consumption of human flesh and blood to survive. Key Highlights SON (2021) - Movie Review