The Innocents

During a bright Nordic summer, a group of children discover they have hidden powers when the adults aren't looking. What starts as innocent play quickly turns dark as their abilities grow and their moral compasses are tested. This Norwegian supernatural thriller is a chilling, masterfully paced exploration of childhood morality and the loss of innocence. It avoids the typical jump scares of the genre, opting instead for a slow-building sense of dread that is far more effective.

The performances by the child actors are remarkably natural and unsettling.