The Strange Thing About The Johnsons: The Disturbing Family Drama That Haunts You Forever

I remember stumbling across this on YouTube’s trending page back in the day (remember that? lol) and deciding to watch it on a whim. Big mistake… or maybe a great one, because The Strange Thing About the Johnsons has been permanently seared into my brain ever since.

Before Ari Aster traumatized audiences with Hereditary and Midsommar, it all started here, with this deeply unsettling short film that dives straight into the darkest corners of the human psyche. And that opening scene… if you’ve seen it, you know.

This film completely shatters expectations. It’s part family drama, part psychological horror, and 100% nightmare fuel. Ari Aster’s storytelling is disturbing, thought-provoking, and impossible to look away from. The performances are hauntingly good, especially Billy Mayo, who delivers every moment with raw conviction.

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s deeply uncomfortable, visually jarring, and emotionally brutal, but that’s exactly what makes it unforgettable. If you’re a fan of Ari Aster’s twisted, mind-bending style or psychological horror that leaves you staring at the wall afterward… this one’s for you.