Customer Ratings & Reviews

Truly terrifying, this horror thriller is imaginative and gruesomely clever and original in its storytelling. Not that any of us is going to necessarily find an abandoned baby in in a basket in our backyard at night, but should it happen, it's possibly best to bring to bring the baby to the authorities. Although the parents in this film were unable to conceive a child of their own....their bad luck was to find an alien infant who grows up to be a child monster of deadly proportions. Factual it's not, but truly terrifying as cinema entertainment. BRIGHTBURN is not horror cinema one can easily forget. Watch it with a loved one or friend. It's pretty scary!

After the deluge of superhero movies, they all start to look the same. What's nice about Brightburn is that it's unique in that the superhero is actually a villain. While the young boy who crash lands on Earth starts out normal, he takes a dark turn once he realizes he has superpowers. The change was interesting to watch and his reign of terror was difficult to watch at times because of the horror movie like gore sprinkled throughout the movie. It certainly made for a memorable flick even though some people who might usually like superhero movies might find the scenes of violence to be too disturbing.

Although they say this movie is not about Superman, the powers and abilities of the character are all Superman. This movie explores the possibility that the earth's mightiest hero is actually sent to earth to conquer it. The movie is dark and suspenseful. Although some scenes could have been lit and shot better where we are reminded that they are on a movie set. All in all, a good movie that missed being a great movie by a bit.

Wow, this movie impressed me. It's gritty, dark and graphically gory in some spots when you really don't expect it. Great pacing! Excellent acting! Good production design and special F/X and gooey, bloody bits! I enjoyed the anti-hero aspect of the script! Talk about subverting expectations! All in all, a very enjoyable flick, if you like your superheroes dark, brooding and deranged! Give it a shot! Turn your brain off and enjoy.

This is a must have movie! Everything you thought you know about the young Clark Kent aka Superboy? Well.. that's not this! Mouth dropped soo many times watching this film, that I caught a few flies! I hope they release the next film very shortly. I am anxious to see how far will they go with it. Amazingly dark anti-hero film!

The straight-forward plot is pretty simple -- what if Superman was also the villain of a horror movie? It's got a lot of great "What if" scenarios and decent effects that make for a memorable movie. The standout strong point is the cast and acting -- plus a sleek style from a visionary director.

I had a friend that went to the theatre and saw this movie and came back with nothing but raves, So I brought it and looked at it last night. I was pleasantly surprise to see that it was actually very good. We need a sequel!!!! The acting was great and the content was intellectually simulating. Part science fiction part horror...nice combination

An obvious nod to DC's Superman .. what if an alien was found in an American farm but instead of turning out to be the Big Blue Boy Scout turned out to be vile & vengeful? My only complaint is they should have made him a little older.. even 2 or 3 years older. PLUS they sort of introduce evil versions of Wonder Woman and Aquaman!

Great watch with an unusual twist. Instead of an infant Superman arriving to Earth by spacecraft an anti-hero arrives. His sinister plot, unknown to him as an infant and young child begins to take over as he begins to mature as a teenager. Hopefully Earth will survive his terror!

Although I don't know how DC Comics isn't suing Sony for outright appropriation of one of their biggest heroes, this film is a scary "What if Superman was an evil kid, hell bent on ruling Earth?" At times funny, but mostly creepy and scary, this is an entertaining little movie.

Yes, 5 minutes in and it made me jump in my seat, Then again, and again. The performances are lackluster but the story is original enough to want to hang in there to the end. I won't say anything else so as not to spoil it for anyone but I will say the image and sound quality are great and I'm happy to add it to my collection.

I have heard a lot of good things about Brightburn. I was not disappointed at all. This movie goes hardcore. When you think the young man might have a little compassion, he totally goes left. And I mean way left. Hope there are other movies like this that will be made. By the look of the end credits, it seems like there will be.

I appreciate a good and different movie. Love the concept of an evil Superman, and more supernatural villains to come. Especially a good movie sucks you in, good beats superevil is tiresome. I applaud the originality. Mostly these days it would be stupid remakes. I want more!

This movie was pretty good. Some things in the movie were not fleshed out and at times a little cringeworthy but still worth the purchase. How many times do you get to see a movie with a deranged Superman type character? With some small issues I still recommend this movie.

If you like the action in superhero movies, watch this but take a deep breath first. If you are into superhero's for the good they do for fellow man, you may want to skip this. But if you do watch this anyway (since good deeds are lacking a bit) bring tissues!

A kind of horror parody of superman .spaceship crashes and in it a baby who is raised by to loving parents but as he hits puberty his powers begin to emerge and instead of becoming a good superhero he struggles to stay good and begins killing those that get in his way.I really liked it and do recommend it

If you're a fan of superman but have always wondered what it would be like if he was bad this film is for you! A very dark tale and a twist on a favorite super hero this movie has it all action, and horror and does a great job mixing the two.

James Gunn,the mind behind Guardians Of The Galaxy brings a dark take on the Superman story.The film is fun as it presents the Superman story via a slasher film.Some gruesome kills and a good cast are present. Worth a watch.

If you are into horror genre, this is a movie for you. Talk about intense, at least for my eyes. Did not know anything about this movie, aside from what I read on the cover at the store. Glad I picked it up, it has a good story line with a lot of scares in the mix.

Overall it was a good movie. A great origin story that we very rarely see in a movie but that of the birth of a super villain. It really did make you wonder what would you do if that was my child. A good movie overall