Brightburn (2019)

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?

Director:

David Yarovesky

Writers:

Brian Gunn, Mark Gunn

Stars:

Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth Banks	...	Tori Breyer
David Denman	...	Kyle Breyer
Jackson A. Dunn	...	Brandon Breyer
Abraham Clinkscales	...	Royce
Christian Finlayson	...	Fauxhawk
Jennifer Holland	...	Ms. Espenschied
Emmie Hunter	...	Caitlyn
Matt Jones	...	Noah McNichol
Meredith Hagner	...	Merilee McNichol
Becky Wahlstrom	...	Erika
Terence Rosemore	...	P.E. Teacher
Gregory Alan Williams	...	Sheriff Deever
Elizabeth Becka	...	Principal
Annie Humphrey	...	Deputy Aryes
Steve Agee	...	EJ

Storyline

After a difficult struggle with fertility, Tori Breyer's dreams of motherhood come true with the arrival of a mysterious baby boy. Brandon appears to be everything Tori and her husband, Kyle, ever wanted -- bright, talented and curious about the world. But as Brandon nears puberty, powerful darkness manifests within him, and Tori becomes consumed by terrible doubts about her son. Once Brandon begins to act on his twisted urges, those closest to him find themselves in grave danger.

---

Plot Keywords:

alien | superhero | gore | alien child | father son talk | 

---

Taglines:

He's Not Here To Save The World.

---

Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for horror violence/bloody images, and language.

Did You Know?

Trivia

Elizabeth Banks and David Denman both appeared in Power Rangers (2017).

---

Goofs

When Brandon sleepwalks to the window the night he tries to break into the barn basement, his bedsheet drags behind him. In the next shot when he gets ready to jump out the window, the bedsheet is gone.

---

Quotes

[first lines]
Kyle Breyer: Are you okay?
Tori Breyer: Mm-hmm.
Kyle Breyer: Oh, I like this. Maybe this time we get lucky and make a baby?
Tori Breyer: Let's just have some fun.
Kyle Breyer: Oh, I like fun.
Tori Breyer: Just shut up and kiss me.

---

Crazy Credits

The film's title doesn't appear until the end.

---

Alternate Versions

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

---

Connections

Referenced in The Timcast Channel: Anti-Trump Celebrity's New Movie Gets Woke and Goes Broke (2019)

---

Soundtracks

In Here
Written by Joseph Dominic DeMarco, Ian James Staley, Jeremiah Thomas Bull, Timothy Edward
Performed by Sixteen Jackies
Courtesy of ole Lip Sync

User Reviews

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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Official Site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 May 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brightburn

Filming Locations:

Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,845,658, 26 May 2019

Gross USA:

$17,300,439

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$32,893,421

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems, Stage 6 Films, The H Collective

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1