The Crescent (film)

The Crescent is a 2017 Canadian horror film directed by Seth A. Smith. The film stars Danika Vandersteen as a young mother named Beth, who retreats to a remote Nova Scotia house with her toddler son, Lowen, after experiencing a personal tragedy. As Beth struggles with grief and begins to find solace in the natural beauty surrounding her, increasingly bizarre and unsettling events begin to occur.

The film is known for its atmospheric dread, experimental sound design, and surreal visuals, creating a sense of unease and psychological horror. "The Crescent" explores themes of grief, motherhood, isolation, and the blurring lines between reality and nightmare. It garnered recognition for its unique approach to the horror genre and its unsettling portrayal of a mother's unraveling psyche. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2017.