BROTHER (2026)

Released: 2026-01-19 Recommended age: 15+ No IMDb rating yet
BROTHER

Movie details

  • Genres: Thriller, Drama, Horror
  • Director: Sam Fichtner
  • Main cast: Chad Rook, Rebecca Roberts, Kurtis Szarka, Ennis Esmer, Tanya Jade
  • Country / region: Canada
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-01-19

Story overview

A psychological thriller about a woman who returns to her childhood home after her brother's mysterious death, where family tensions and unexplained supernatural occurrences blur reality with paranoia.

Parent Guide

A tense psychological horror-thriller with supernatural elements, family drama, and atmospheric scares. Best for mature teens who can handle psychological tension and family conflict themes.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
Moderate

Psychological peril and tension throughout; implied death of a family member; characters in threatening situations; possible jump scares and suspenseful sequences

Scary / disturbing
Strong

Atmospheric horror with supernatural elements; psychological tension; themes of death and grief; eerie occurrences in remote setting; blurring of reality and paranoia

Language
Mild

May contain occasional strong language related to tense situations, but not excessive based on thriller/drama genre

Sexual content & nudity
None

No sexual content or nudity indicated by genre and description

Substance use
Mild

Possible social drinking in family gathering context, but not a focus

Emotional intensity
Strong

High emotional intensity from family conflict, grief, trauma, and psychological tension; characters dealing with painful memories and unresolved issues

Parent tips

This film contains intense psychological horror elements, family conflict themes, and supernatural suspense that may be too frightening for younger viewers. Consider the child's sensitivity to atmospheric tension and jump scares.

Parent chat guide

Discuss how families process grief differently, the impact of unresolved past trauma, and the difference between real danger and psychological fear. Talk about healthy ways to address family conflicts.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What would you do if you felt scared in an old house?
  • How do you think the characters felt when strange things happened?
  • Why do you think the family had so many secrets?
  • How does the movie show the difference between real danger and imagination?
  • What healthy ways could the characters have dealt with their grief?
  • How does the film explore the psychological effects of childhood trauma?
  • What commentary does the movie make about family dynamics and inherited pain?
  • How does the supernatural element serve as a metaphor for unresolved issues?

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