# Joshua (2007)

> A gifted nine-year-old turns his parents’ joy over a new baby into a calculated campaign of domestic terror.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3330

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller, Horror
- Director: George Ratliff
- Cast: Sam Rockwell, Vera Farmiga, Jacob Kogan, Celia Weston, Dallas Roberts, Michael McKean, Randy Ryan, Nancy Giles
- TMDB rating: 5.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808331/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: eerie, oppressive, sardonic, late night horror viewing, psychological thriller marathon

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