The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

6.8IMDb Score
Released:2011-01-22
Genre:Drama, Horror
Duration:30 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Ari Aster
Actors:Billy Mayo, Brandon Greenhouse, Angela Bullock, Carlon Jeffery, Connie Jackson
Production:AFI

Overview:

A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.

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