The Boy
2015 · 1h 50m · Drama, Horror, Thriller · United States of America · Rated 15 (GB)
Evil Always Begins Somewhere.
An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.
Directed by
Craig William MacneillBased on the novel by
Clay McLeod Chapman5.9Smart score
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