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Nightborn

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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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Peter Bradshaw Guardian Feb 19
2/5
Some amusing moments, but a disappointment after the excellent Hatching. Go to Full Review Zach Lewis Slant Magazine Feb 18
2.5/4
Even if the film has few surprises in store for us, there’s something pleasingly unpretentious about how it leaves little room for subtext throughout. Go to Full Review Jordan Mintzer The Hollywood Reporter Feb 17
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 Mike McGranaghan Aisle Seat 2h
3.5/4
Nightborn is frequently uncomfortable to watch yet you can’t take your eyes off it. Go to Full Review Rebecca Johnson Nerdspin 5h
B
A haunting, eerie slow burn showcasing excellent performances, Bergholm delivers a strong body horror that doubles up as an insightful exploration into motherhood. Go to Full Review Ken Priebe Under the Radar 6h
4/10
It may not possess the singular impact of Hatching, but it reinforces the sense that Hanna Bergholm is one of the more interesting new voices working in modern horror, and I’m eager to see where her imagination leads next. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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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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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
Distributor
Shudder
Production Co
Elokuvayhtiö Komeetta
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Drama
Original Language
Finnish
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 31, 2026
Runtime
1h 32m