Using a child as a shield for villainy adds an extra layer of psychological tension that keeps you glued to the screen.
The movie does a great job of escalating from "slightly awkward" to "full-blown danger."
We’ve all seen the "Single Dad" trope—the charming, overworked hero just trying to do right by his kids. But in the world of suspense thrillers, that charm is often a mask for something much darker.