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The Boy

2015-08-14 · 110 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Horror · Thriller

An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.

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Directors
Craig William Macneill
Production companies
Chiller Films, SpectreVision
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

David MorseDavid MorseJohn
Rainn WilsonRainn WilsonWilliam Colby
Emma BreezeTed Henley
Bill SageBill SageSheriff Deacon Whit
Mike VogelMike VogelDad
Zuleikha RobinsonZuleikha RobinsonMom
Aiden LovekampAiden LovekampBen
David ValenciaDavid ValenciaMarcus
Andrés EchavarríaAndrés EchavarríaClayton
Amalia Santa MariaJennifer

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