
The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
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Directed by Ari Aster
Produced by AFI
A deeply disturbing, claustrophobic exploration of familial abuse and power inversion that uses shock and transgression to examine the breakdown of family bonds.
A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.
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Is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons easy watching? No. Less comforting than 99% of films.
Does The Strange Thing About the Johnsons end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 99% of films.
Is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
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