
When the Bough Breaks
She's carrying more than just a secret.
Directed by Jon Cassar
Produced by Unique Features, Screen Gems
A tense psychological thriller about obsession and betrayal, where a surrogate mother's desire to keep the family she's carrying for spirals into dangerous manipulation and violence.
A surrogate mother harbors a deadly secret desire for a family of her own with the husband who is expecting to raise her child.
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Does When the Bough Breaks end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is When the Bough Breaks scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is When the Bough Breaks easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is When the Bough Breaks violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.
Is When the Bough Breaks sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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