Drama,Thriller,Horror
United States of America
The film 'Joshua' is a psychological horror-thriller about a family of four that lives in Manhattan. The Cairn family comprises of Brad, a successful Wall Street worker, Abby, a stay-at-home mother, and their two children - Lily, a young girl, and Joshua, a quirky 9-year-old boy.
The arrival of Lily, a newborn girl, changes everything in their seemingly perfect life. Lily's birth leads to Joshua feeling jealous and resentful of his sister. He becomes increasingly isolated and starts to display odd behavior. Joshua's behavior becomes more and more sinister, causing concern for his parents and Lily's nanny, as he starts to manipulate and control the people around him.
Joshua's actions start to unravel the family dynamics, causing Abby to question her own abilities as a mother and Brad to question his ambitions for his family. Joshua's eerie behavior starts to escalate, leading to a series of horrifying events that culminate in a chilling finale.
Overall, the film is a disturbing exploration of the effects of jealousy and mental illness on a family, and the consequences of trying to uphold societal norms and standards at all costs.
