An isolated house, a vengeful child, and her undead playmates make for a rural nightmare.
THE CHILD
In an isolated area, a newly hired housekeeper finds out that the daughter of her boss possesses supernatural powers and is using them to take revenge over those, she believes, caused her mother's death.
The Child is a 1977 American horror film directed by Robert Voskanian about a housekeeper who discovers her employer's daughter uses supernatural powers and zombie minions to take revenge on those she blames for her mother's death.
Synopsis
- Director
- Robert Voskanian
- Writer
- Ralph Lucas
- Release
- 1977
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Genres
- Horror
- Also Known As
- Kill and Go Hide, The Child - Die Stadt wird zum Alptraum, Hide and Go Kill
Why Cult
Watch as an eleven-year-old channels her powers for a chilling mission of vengeance.
Not your typical undead—these are the playmates of a vengeful child, summoned for grisly payback.
The film's remote locale amplifies the unease, trapping its characters far from help.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Child about? +
The Child is about a housekeeper who discovers her employer's daughter wields supernatural powers and commands zombies to exact revenge on those she blames for her mother's death.
When was The Child released? +
The Child was released in 1977.
Who directed The Child? +
The Child was directed by Robert Voskanian.
How long is The Child? +
The Child has a runtime of 82 minutes.
What genre is The Child? +
The Child is a horror film.