Monstrous is a 2022 American supernatural thriller film directed by Chris Sivertson, written by Carol Chrest, and starring Christina Ricci.

In the 1950s, Laura and her seven-year-old son Cody drive to a remote home in California to flee from her abusive ex-husband.

The family is threatened by the possibility of his return and the presence of a monster lurking in a nearby lake.

At the police station, a lady asks Laura to recall the accident that happened to her son last year.

In the end, we see that the house and car where Laura has been belonged to her deceased Grandma, and she has been living in the world she remembered from her childhood.

Filming took place in Los Angeles, California, throughout Simi Valley, Sherman Oaks and Altadena.

The website's critical consensus reads, "Christina Ricci is capable of carrying a lot, but even her talents are tested by this often Monstrous-ly dull horror movie.

[6] Anna Smith praised the performances, score, and soundtrack, writing:" "Monstrous" is one of those tricky films that play a little slowly, but invites a second viewing after the pay-off.