The Children

The Children

You brought them into this world. Now ... They will take you out.

R 2008 · 84 min · ★ 6.1 · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.

Directed by Tom Shankland · Written by Tom Shankland

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