Stephanie

The events unfold in a modern era, evidenced by news broadcasts and references to contemporary pop culture. Domestic rhythms—parents, a child, and a home life—are juxtaposed with an extraordinary power that unsettles everyday life. The era feels saturated with media coverage and the sense that catastrophic events can emerge from ordinary settings.

A quiet suburban house serves as the central setting, with an eerie attic and a yard where Paul's grave is dug. The home becomes a stage for escalating terror as Stephanie's telekinetic powers manifest and a shadowy force harasses her. Across the neighborhood, the threat expands beyond the family as the world faces an unfolding apocalypse.

🧠 Power

Telekinetic ability drives the plot, reshaping family dynamics and triggering violence. Stephanie's gifts oscillate between wonder and danger, isolating her from those around her. The narrative probes how power can corrupt relationships and unleash uncontrollable consequences.

💔 Trauma

The parents' fear, control, and misguided attempts to 'solve' Stephanie reveal the transmission of trauma within a household. The film shows how past wounds surface under pressure and influence choices that escalate the danger. The characters grapple with guilt, blame, and the uncertain future for all involved.

🌍 Apocalypse

The danger scales from a single home to a global crisis as other murderous telekinetic children emerge around the world. The world is depicted as fragile, with no cure or safe containment for the powers unleashed. The film implies a bleak, inescapable doom spreading across the planet.