The Strange Thing About the Johnsons



The Strange Thing about the Johnsons is a 2011 short film drama about domestic violence, with satiric elements.

The film focuses on the eponymous Johnson family. Sidney, a successful poet. Joan, his wife. And Isaiah, his charismatic son who has just gotten married. However, this is where the film jumps into its true nature. Isaiah has been raping his dad since he was twelve and worse, his dad refused to confess to it in fear of how people around him will take it. At the start of the film, however, Sidney has finished his memoir confessing his story of the abuse, which he plans to publish.


 * Big No: Sidney when Isaiah bust open the bathroom door while he is taking a bath.
 * Hannibal Lecture: Isaiah gives one to Sidney.
 * Karmic Death:
 * Teens Are Monsters: Isaiah in spades.
 * Poor Communication Kills:
 * Parental Incest
 * Rape as Backstory: Isaiah has been raping his father since he was 12.
 * What Happened to the Mouse?: Isaiah's wife is only seen a few times and is unseen the rest of the film.
 * "What the Hell?" Dad: Isaiah's reaction to
 * You Monster!: Joan calls her son out for
 * You Monster!: Joan calls her son out for