The Boy

The Boy

Evil Always Begins Somewhere.

2015 · 110 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Horror, Thriller

An intimate portrait of a 9 year old sociopath as he discovers his taste for killing.

Directed by Craig William Macneill · Written by Craig William Macneill

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