Julia, a graduate student, is contacted by a childhood friend who claims the "night terrors" they experienced as kids were actually predations by supernatural creatures. After his mysterious death, Julia realizes the marks left on her skin by the creatures are returning.
Produced by , this supernatural horror film (also known as Wes Craven Presents: They ) explores the "night terrors" of childhood and the fear of the dark. Julia, a graduate student, is contacted by a
The performance of Rhys Fehrenbacher (J) is widely cited as the film's emotional anchor. 3. "They" by Kay Dick (Novella) The performance of Rhys Fehrenbacher (J) is widely
Critics from outlets like The Guardian praised the film for its understated and poetic approach to a complex subject, avoiding melodrama in favor of a quiet, domestic portrait. Modern reviewers at The New Yorker describe it
Modern reviewers at The New Yorker describe it as "chilling" and "uniquely eerie," noting its dreamlike logic and the terrifying anonymity of the antagonists.
In an unnamed, near-future Britain, a group of "they" (conformists/philistines) systematically destroys art, books, and individual expression. The narrator and a small group of artists live in a state of constant, quiet paranoia as "they" slowly close in.
The story follows J, a 14-year-old living in Chicago who goes by the pronoun "they" and is exploring gender identity while taking puberty blockers. The film focuses on a weekend spent with J's sister and her partner.