Child in the Night

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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