

Descendent
2025-08-08 · 93 min · ★ 5.7
After a traumatic brain injury triggers terrifying visions of extraterrestrials and a newfound talent for drawing, a father-to-be begins to question his reality and becomes obsessed with the need to protect his family from an unseen threat.
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- Directors
- Peter Cilella
- Production companies
- Rustic Films, Highland Film Group
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ross MarquandSean
Sarah BolgerAndrea
Susan WilderAunt Robin
Charlene AmoiaLaurie
Dan O'BrienChristian
Brandon ScottDr. Witten
Alexandra BarretoPatricia
Aisha KabiaDr. Lilliard
Peter CilellaDad
Clare CooneyDr. Sturgill
Emily PendergastKimmie
Martin GarciaChuck
Parvesh CheenaPrincipal Kakkar
Andre HylandFranco
Ramiz MonsefNurse
Alex RuizElton
Kyra Elise GardnerRestrained AbducteeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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