Unlike many horror films that focus solely on jump scares, this movie uses the "evil children" trope to explore the anxieties of parenthood . It contrasts two couples—one that has children and is struggling with their marriage, and another that is child-free by choice—to highlight societal pressures and the fear of "losing" oneself to parenting.
A central tension in the film is that Ben (Zach Gilford) is the only one who witnesses the children's disturbing behavior early on. Because he takes mood stabilizers and has a history of mental health struggles, his wife and friends dismiss his warnings as a psychological breakdown rather than a supernatural threat. There’s Something Wrong With The Children FRENC...
A mysterious, glowing green hole in an abandoned fort that possesses the children Unlike many horror films that focus solely on
Alisha Wainwright, Zach Gilford, Amanda Crew, and Carlos Santos Because he takes mood stabilizers and has a
Reviewers have noted the film's retro 80s vibe , characterized by a bombastic synth score and heavily green-tinted cinematography. It opens with the song "More" by The Sisters of Mercy, setting an ominous, stylized tone.