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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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
In other languages
7.0
2016-05-27
The Boy is een trage horrorfilm die z’n tijd neemt om naar de (verrassende) ontknoping toe te werken. Read more
6.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2016-06-02
De film is te traag om de kijker op het puntje van zijn of haar stoel te houden.
5.0
2016-01-22
Dit is absoluut geen horrorfilm. Een thriller met clou wel. Read more
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