Descendent

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Descendent

Released Aug 8

1h 32m

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Horror

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Mystery & Thriller

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A troubled man experiences strange visions after a mysterious light appears in the sky. With a baby on the way, he races to face his demons before his growing obsession consumes him.

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Among its other virtues, 'Descendent' is a classic example of how a low-budget movie can do more with less.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 8, 2025

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

Cilella keeps the plates spinning enough to make one curious about his follow-up.

Mar 16, 2025

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

[Descendent] limns its protagonist’s unraveling with suspenseful skill. But those expecting straightforward sci-fi horror may resent the writer-director’s insistence on sticking to an ambiguity.

Mar 14, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

“Descendent” proves that Ross Marquand is such a good actor that even viewers who get angry if the story has no clear resolution may overlook ambiguity because of the sincerity and emotion in his performance.

Aug 19, 2025

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

It’s always fun to see material where a solid actor/actress is given a platform to lose their grip on reality, and its even more refreshing when that opportunity is given to someone like Ross Marquand, who has been waiting for a meaty role like this.

Rated: 75/100

Aug 17, 2025

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Erik Childress

Movie Madness Podcast

If stories of inbound paternal anxiety are not worth exploring on their own without having to work in the mystery of alien abduction then perhaps they are not worth telling.

Rated: 2/4

Aug 16, 2025

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Christina Mosti & Caleb W

Tons of heart and def scary at times.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Aly V

A horror sci-fi thriller that expertly tackles the anxieties and trauma of parenthood, birth and family. As a new parent, it hit harder than I was expecting! A lot of reviews focusing on the ending, which I loved and provided room for a ton of debate and discussions.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Joshua K

It's a solid horror with fantastic actor, funny moments, and a tense story that keeps you on your toes. 10/10!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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Ethan S

The film manipulates and questions our ability to perceive reality in the wake of trauma. Excellent psychological horror film carried by two leads who know how to build tension.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/08/25

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jose r

Movie was slow, boring. Not to mention, the political reference to trump. We hear & see enough of that on social media and tv, we don’t need to hear it in a movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/25

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paul c

Good acting and well made film but if lost me at the end,

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Synopsis

A troubled man experiences strange visions after a mysterious light appears in the sky. With a baby on the way, he races to face his demons before his growing obsession consumes him.

Director: Peter Cilella
Producer: David Lawson Jr., Caleb Ward, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead
Screenwriter: Peter Cilella
Distributor: RLJE Films
Production Co: Rustic Films
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 8, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2025
Runtime: 1h 32m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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