The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
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Synopsis
A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-30
Top Cast
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Billy Mayo
Sidney
Brandon Greenhouse
Isaiah
Angela Bullock
Joan
Carlon Jeffery
Young Isaiah
Connie Jackson
Grace
Danièle Watts
Marianne
John C. Johnson
Mr. McGill
Reatha Grey
Mrs. Freeman
Stanley Bennett Clay
Howard
Casey Desmond
Howie
Anna Jean
Girl After Party
Matt Baker
Truck Driver
Matthew McCray
Portrait Photographer
J.R. Rogers
Guy After Party
Jerry Boyd
Wedding Photographer
Chris Crawford
Party Guest
Arivana Gant
Party Guest
Kathryn Hodgez
Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Slamdance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ari Aster
- Screenplay & Story
- Ari Aster
- Original Score
- Brendan Eder
- Original Title
- The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- AFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ari Aster
Ari Aster
Brendan Eder
Pawel Pogorzelski
Brady Hallongren
Alejandro de Leon
Department Leadership Roster
Ari Aster
Director
Ari Aster
Writer
Malcolm Bacani
Costume Design
Dakota Keller
Costume Design
Anthony N.
Stunt Coordinator
Pawel Pogorzelski
Director of Photography
Brady Hallongren
Editor
Nathan W. Bailey
Production Design
Alejandro de Leon
Producer
Brendan Eder
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Strange Thing About the Johnsons
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What is The Strange Thing About the Johnsons about?
A suburban father gets trapped in a one-sided incestuous relationship with his abusive son.
Who directed The Strange Thing About the Johnsons?
The Strange Thing About the Johnsons was directed by Ari Aster.
Who stars in The Strange Thing About the Johnsons?
The principal cast of The Strange Thing About the Johnsons includes Billy Mayo, Brandon Greenhouse, Angela Bullock, Carlon Jeffery, Connie Jackson.
When was The Strange Thing About the Johnsons released and how long is it?
The Strange Thing About the Johnsons was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Strange Thing About the Johnsons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Strange Thing About the Johnsons was composed by Brendan Eder.