Brandon, Brightburn (2019)
Brightburn has a bold concept: What if a child with Superman-like powers wanted to use those powers for evil? Much like Superman, Brandon’s parents discover him after a spaceship crash. When he turns 12, he develops special powers and a furious aggression, and it doesn’t help that he is socially awkward and bullied at school.
Brandon takes his frustration out on anyone who crosses him, whether it’s the girl he has a crush on but who doesn’t reciprocate, or family members who threaten to stand in his way. He kills without any remorse or concern. Brandon’s outfit—a threadbare ski mask tied with a shoelace, a ratty cape, and a striped t-shirt—blends the everyday look of a child with a makeshift superhero costume. Brightburn mixes elements of sci-fi, comic book mythology, and horror to create one of the scariest kids ever.
