Dusk (2026)
Story overview
Dusk is a 2026 psychological horror film directed by Kyle Hodgkinson, starring Laura Bailey, Bruce Dubose, Todd Haberkorn, GiGi Erneta, and Raquel Lovern. The story follows a woman who becomes the target of a supernatural threat that transcends time, forcing her to confront a persistent presence that haunts her across different lives and memories. The film blends suspense and supernatural elements, focusing on a character-driven descent into fear where survival depends on recognizing the darkness that has been pursuing her all along.
Parent Guide
Psychological horror film with supernatural elements and intense suspense. Recommended for mature teens who can handle psychological thriller elements.
Content breakdown
Contains psychological peril and threat rather than physical violence. Characters are pursued by supernatural forces, creating constant tension and fear of harm. Some intense chase sequences and moments where characters are in danger from unseen threats.
Strong psychological horror elements including supernatural threats, suspenseful sequences, jump scares, and themes of being hunted across time. The film creates a pervasive atmosphere of dread and features disturbing concepts about past traumas resurfacing. The 'presence that follows across lives' concept could be particularly unsettling.
May contain occasional mild profanity related to fear reactions (e.g., 'hell', 'damn'). No strong or frequent offensive language expected based on psychological horror genre conventions.
No sexual content or nudity. The focus is entirely on psychological horror and supernatural elements.
No depiction of substance use. Characters are focused on survival and confronting supernatural threats.
High emotional intensity throughout with constant suspense, fear, and psychological tension. Themes of being hunted, confronting past traumas, and supernatural threats create sustained emotional distress. The 'character-driven descent into fear' described in the overview suggests significant emotional weight.
Parent tips
This film contains intense psychological horror elements, including supernatural threats, suspenseful sequences, and themes of being hunted across time. It may be too frightening for younger viewers or those sensitive to horror. Parents should consider their child's tolerance for scary content before viewing. The film explores mature themes of fear, survival, and confronting past traumas, which could be emotionally intense for some viewers.
Parent chat guide
Parent follow-up questions
- Did any parts make you feel scared? What was it about?
- What do you think the main character was feeling?
- What makes something scary in a movie versus real life?
- What was the scariest moment and why?
- How did the main character try to stay safe?
- What do you think 'darkness that returns' means in the story?
- How did the film build suspense without showing violence?
- What themes about fear and memory did you notice?
- How realistic do you think the supernatural elements were?
- How did the film explore psychological horror versus physical horror?
- What commentary did it make about trauma and memory?
- How effective were the suspense techniques in creating fear?
Where to watch
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