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The Boy

2016, horror, mystery, suspense

97 minutes

An American nanny is shocked that her new English family's boy is actually a life-sized doll. After she violates a list of strict rules, disturbing events make her believe that the doll is really alive.

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5.0

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5.4

based on 12 critics

Age

15+

Country

Canada, China, United States

Language

English

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7.0

2019-01-08

This film had enough creepy thrills to make it not a bore to watch. I would recommend it for a night in with your significant other, particularly in October when scary movies are best watched. Read more

6.0

2016-05-31

Maintains a menacing Gothic atmosphere and enough surprises to keep you guessing what will happen next. Read more

5.0

Derrick Carter of Are You Not Entertained?

2016-01-27

Serves as a watchable little slow-burn that’s sure to scare the crap out of filmgoers who haven’t watched many horror films before.

4.2

2019-01-08

No one can say that The Boy is going to get many points for originality, but I did really like the setting of the story. Read more

4.0

2016-02-04

The Boy is a film that won’t satisfy your expectations, but will amuse you, just for a short time. Read more

4.0

2016-01-24

Some good cinematography and eerie gothic atmosphere... Read more

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