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A man expecting his first child experiences a head injury that leaves him with a sudden ability to draw and frightening visions of aliens. As he struggles to distinguish these images from reality, he becomes obsessed with shielding his family from a hidden danger. The story follows his internal struggle to face his personal demons as his wife's due date approaches.

Directed and written by Peter Cilella, this American production combines elements of drama, horror, mystery, and science fiction. The film stars Ross Marquand as Sean and Sarah Bolger as Andrea, supported by a credited cast of 21 actors including Susan Wilder and Charlene Amoia. It was produced by Caleb Ward, David Lawson Jr., and Aaron Moorhead through Highland Film Group and Rustic Films.

Released on August 8, 2025, the film has a runtime of 93 minutes. Audience reception has been mixed, with a rating of 4.8/10 on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.7/10 on TMDB from 67 votes.