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A dark fantasy happening over the course of one year. NIGHTBORN is a harrowing dive into a nightmare of motherhood and the painful side of motherly love.

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Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter 3h
Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly -- okay, substantially -- exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face. Go to Full Review Catherine Bray Variety 3d
Grint is a fine choice for the role of Jon, as his screen persona works well with the character's schlubby, well-meaning passivity. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell IONCINEMA.com 1h
2.5/5
Settling into a familiar groove, it’s a film wherein the idiosyncratic wavelength’s success depends solely on the increasingly untethered lead performance from Seidi Haarla, who certainly throws herself admirably into full tilt weird. Go to Full Review Nikki Baughan Screen International 2h
Finnish director Hanna Bergholm’s audacious second feature is likely to be divisive, but those who connect with its themes and rhythms will find a great deal to enjoy. Go to Full Review Jack Walters Loud and Clear Reviews 1d
3/5
"Nightborn is a bloody, riotous horror film about the unspoken horrors of raising a child, though it feels unfortunately shallow in its conclusions." Go to Full Review Ben Rolph Next Best Picture 2d
6/10
It's a solid sophomore feature from the director of "Hatching." It's creepy, and the body horror is disturbing. Seidi Haarla is very entertaining as she taps into the animalistic side of her character. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Hanna Bergholm

Director

Seidi Haarla

Saga

Rupert Grint

Jon

Pamela Tola

Taru

Pirkko Saisio

Saga's Mother

Rebecca Lacey

Jon’s Mother
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Movie Info

Synopsis A dark fantasy happening over the course of one year. NIGHTBORN is a harrowing dive into a nightmare of motherhood and the painful side of motherly love.
Director
Hanna Bergholm
Producer
Daniel Kuitunen, Noémie Devide
Screenwriter
Hanna Bergholm, Ilja Rautsi
Genre
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Finnish
Runtime
1h 32m