The Child

A slow, eerie descent into a decaying rural world where a child's anger summons the dead, leaving a lingering sense of dread.

Directed by

Robert Voskanian

Genres

Horror, Mystery

Starring

Laurel Barnett, Rosalie Cole, Frank Janson

Tagline

Let's play hide and go kill!

Overview

In early 20th century California, a young woman, Alicianne, takes a job as a nanny to a young girl, Rosalie, whose mother has recently died. On her way to the rural, secluded home, Alicianne meets a neighbor who warns her of the family's reputation. She soon meets the crabby, morbid Mr. Nordon, his awkward son Len, and the aloof Rosalie, who can seemingly animate objects when she is angry.

How it feels

Eerie, dark, bleak and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Death, isolation, family, grief

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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