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The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
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The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

2011-01-22 · 30 min · ★ 6.8

Drama · Horror

A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.

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Directors
Ari Aster
Production companies
AFI
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Billy MayoBilly MayoSidney
Brandon GreenhouseBrandon GreenhouseIsaiah
Angela BullockAngela BullockJoan
Carlon JefferyCarlon JefferyYoung Isaiah
Connie JacksonConnie JacksonGrace
Danièle WattsDanièle WattsMarianne
John C. JohnsonMr. McGill
Reatha GreyReatha GreyMrs. Freeman
Stanley Bennett ClayStanley Bennett ClayHoward
Casey DesmondHowie
Anna JeanAnna JeanGirl After Party
Matt BakerTruck Driver
Matthew McCrayPortrait Photographer
J.R. RogersGuy After Party
Jerry BoydWedding Photographer
Chris CrawfordParty Guest
Arivana GantParty Guest
Kathryn HodgezParty Guest
Carshénah JeffersonCarshénah JeffersonParty Guest
Angelo ValentinParty Guest

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