Pihu is a polarizing experiment in 'toddler-horror.' It’s a movie that parents will find nearly impossible to watch without wanting to reach through the screen and intervene. While the audience score is high, critics were less impressed, often finding the premise more manipulative than meaningful.

If you're looking for a relaxing evening, this isn't it. It’s a 90-minute anxiety attack. It’s well-made for what it is, but what it is happens to be a visceral exploration of every parent's deepest fear: leaving a child unprotected in a world of sharp edges and open flames.