The Boy

2015 ·1h 45m · ★ 5.7 (197)

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

Why it matters

Director

Gore

Bloodless Splatterfest

Slow Burn

Shock-driven Slow burn

Psychological

Straightforward Mind-bending

Supernatural

Grounded Otherworldly

Creature

Human threats Monster-driven

Disturbing

Tame Deeply unsettling

Fun Factor

Deadly serious Blast to watch

Cerebral

Popcorn horror Thinking horror

Survival

No survival element Fight for your life

Phobia triggers