The Innocents
Directed by Eskil Vogt
During the bright Nordic summer, a group of children reveal mysterious powers. But what starts out innocent soon takes a dark and violent turn in this gripping supernatural thriller. A SHUDDER EXCLUSIVE
During the bright Nordic summer, a group of children reveal mysterious powers. But what starts out innocent soon takes a dark and violent turn in this gripping supernatural thriller.
Cast: Rakel Lenora Flottum, Alva Brynsmo Ramstad, Sam Ashraf, Mina Yasmin Bremseth Asheim
Member Reviews
10/10, no notes.
The Innocents is definitely a slow burn, but absolutely worth watching. This story was mostly told from the perspective of kids and did so in a way that felt authentic. I find it interesting that this is a summertime movie but had kind of winter vibes. That is to say it felt isolating and emotionally cold. Parts that got me without spoiling anything: "Should I. . . ", Hot dogs, "Can I have a band-aid?", Snake/swerve.
"Let's rip off Chronicle. Let's add some animal cruelty to let them know we're edgy. REAL EDGY. Oh yeah and atmospheric music. We're not making a movie, we're making a FILM. We're gonna talk about the innate evil of mankind. Can't you see how deep and impactful this is?"
Great performances for just kids! I felt uncomfortable watching it, so it is really good. You'll feel it slow if you have lost your attention span.
very well done. a jarring, disturbing, and engaging look at innocence as it relates to good and evil. i was entranced through the whole thing.