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Descendent

Descendent

20255.81h 33m

Overview

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.

Directed by Peter Cilella
Written by Peter Cilella
Produced by Caleb Ward, David Lawson Jr., Aaron Moorhead
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Top Cast

Ross Marquand

Ross Marquand

Sean

Sarah Bolger

Sarah Bolger

Andrea

Susan Wilder

Susan Wilder

Aunt Robin

Charlene Amoia

Charlene Amoia

Laurie

Dan O'Brien

Dan O'Brien

Christian

Brandon Scott

Brandon Scott

Dr. Witten

Alexandra Barreto

Alexandra Barreto

Patricia

Aisha Kabia

Aisha Kabia

Dr. Lilliard

Peter Cilella

Peter Cilella

Dad

Clare Cooney

Clare Cooney

Dr. Sturgill

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Themes & Keywords

disrespectful

About Descendent

Descendent is a drama, horror, mystery, science fiction film released in 2025 exploring themes of disrespectful. Directed by Peter Cilella, it stars Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger, Susan Wilder. 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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