Brightburn

2019
R
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

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Drama Horror Mystery Sci-Fi

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

111K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

3,126

380

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Awards
- 1 win & 2 nominations

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Trivia
The middle school scenes were shot at the now-defunct Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia. This is the same location used for both Hawkins Middle and Hawkins High Schools in seasons 1 and 2 of Stranger Things (2016).

Goofs
Incorrectly regarded as a goof. Wild wolves did leave Kansas for a while, but have since started to return.

Quotes
Brandon Breyer: Who am I?
Tori Breyer: You're our son.
Brandon Breyer: What is this? Where did I come from?
Tori Breyer: Listen, baby, I... I know it's been difficult for you lately, that you feel different from other kids. You *are* different. After your dad and I got married, we prayed for a baby for so long, to God, to the universe, to anyone that would listen. One night, one perfect night, someone listened.

Crazy credits
SPOILER: There are a few short scenes during the first part of the end credits where news reports and a conspiracy theorist reveal there are other super beings, including a half-man/half-sea creature and a witch who chokes her victims with a rope.

Alternate versions
The UK version is cut in two scenes to reduce strong gory images in order to obtain a '15' rating.

Connections
Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movie Villains of 2019 (So Far) (2019)

Soundtracks
Fireflies in a Steel Mill
Written by Blake Sennett (as Blake Sennett)
Performed by The Elected
Courtesy of Sub Pop Records

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Review

Featured review

6/10

Amazing concept falls short

This film has so much promise, it just lacks a special kind of substance. I had rather high hopes for it but it just lacked a killer blow. Maybe they're saving something bigger for a sequel. The biggest moments they saved as a sizzle reel during the credits? I guess they ran out of budget or something. The horror elements were cool, the kid was actually pretty decent. Just wanted more.