The Child

The Child

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  • Genre: Thriller
  • Release Date: 2012-09-18
  • Runtime: 100 minutes
  • : 4.6
  • Production Company: Braindogs Entertainment
  • Production Country: Germany
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4.6/10
4.6
From 23 Ratings

Description

Simon Sachs, a terminally ill ten year old boy, claims to have been a serial killer in his previous life and apparently he can prove it. He leads a lawyer, Robert Stern, to the locations of the bodies, who were killed long before Simon was born. Stern takes on the most compelling and mysterious case of his life.

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  • Wuchak

    6
    By Wuchak
    **_A young woman is hired to take care of a strange child in rural SoCal_** Shot mostly at the end of 1973, this only cost $30,000 (which would be equal to $180,000 today) and wasn’t completed until 1976 due to repeated delays, which explains its 1977 release date. The events take place in the 1930s, but it weirdly seems like the 1970s due to Len’s haircut & apparel, as well as the noticeable prominence of the power lines, not to mention the protagonist (Laurel Barnett) and the girl (Rosalie Cole) smack of the ’70s, dresses or no dresses. There’s a quality creepy mood augmented by a notable discordant score that brings to mind “The Shuttered Room,” just mixed with bits from “Terror at Red Wolf Inn,” “Lemora,” “Messiah of Evil” and “Night of the Living Dead.” There’s also a hint of telekinesis that precedes “Carrie” by 2.5 years (going by shooting dates, not release dates). All of the dialogue was dubiously dubbed in post-production, which adds to the off-kilter vibe of the proceedings. The special make-up effects are excellent, all things considered, but the last act becomes tedious with screaming Alicianne’s all-around uselessness being unbelievable (think Barbra from “Night of the Living Dead”). A daring, independent woman like Alicianne would be tougher than that during the The Depression. Be forewarned, this ranks with the least of the movies mentioned due to its low-budget limitations, yet its sense of artistry is undeniable. It runs 1h 23m and was shot in Los Angeles County at Culver City, Montebello and Boyle Heights (the interiors of Mrs. Whitfield’s house and the Nordon home) with the main outdoor location being the Standard Oil yard that's located on both sides of La Cienega Blvd in Ladera Heights, which is 8-10 miles southwest of Hollywood. GRADE: B-

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