BrightBurn (2019) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Mystery

Rated R | Threatrical May 24, 2019 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery | Runtime 1h 30m
BrightBurn (2019) Horror Thriller Drama Sci-Fi Mystery Poster

BrightBurn Plot Synopsis:

After a difficult struggle with fertility, Tori Breyer's dreams of motherhood come true with the arrival of a mysterious baby boy. Brandon appears to be everything Tori and her husband, Kyle, ever wanted -- bright, talented and curious about the world. But as Brandon nears puberty, powerful darkness manifests within him, and Tori becomes consumed by terrible doubts about her son. Once Brandon begins to act on his twisted urges, those closest to him find themselves in grave danger.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

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Official Trailer

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BrightBurn Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2019 (more 2019 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 90 minutes /
Genres:  Horror, Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mystery
Horror Genres:  Supernatural
Horror Subgenres:  Killer Kids, Sci-Fi
Directors: David Yarovesky
Stars: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Abraham Clinkscales, Christian Finlayson … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 24, 2019
Box Office: $17,300,439
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / BrightBurn Release Dates In Theaters: May 24, 2019, Digital HD: Aug 06, 2019, Blu-ray 4K: Aug 20, 2019, Blu-ray: Aug 20, 2019
Writers: Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn
Producers: Dan Clifton, Nic Crawley, David Gendron, Tessie Groff, Brian Gunn, James Gunn, Mark Gunn, Simon Hatt, Kenneth Huang, Kent Huang, Ali Jazayeri, Matthew Medlin, Mark Rau
Editors: Andrew S. Eisen, Peter Gvozdas
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