Child in the Night
The secret of a grisly murder, locked in a child's mind.
1990 · 95 min · ★ 5.6 · Mystery, Thriller, Drama, TV Movie, Horror
Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.
Directed by Mike Robe · Written by Michael Petryni
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JoBeth Williams Dr. Hollis -
Tom Skerritt Detective Bass -
Season Hubley Valerie -
Mike Pniewski Bobby -
Tim Choate Curt -
Thom Bray Harvey -
Elijah Wood Luke -
Darren McGavin Os Winfield - M Michael di Martino Mikey
- J Johnny DiCarsano Ricky
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John Procaccino Hickman -
John Aylward Dr. Wendt
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