The Child (1977 film)
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| Directed by | Robert Voskanian |
| Written by | Ralph Lucas |
| Produced by | Robert Dadashian |
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| Cinematography | Mori Alavi |
| Edited by | Robert Voskanian Robert Dadashian |
| Music by | Rob Wallace |
Production company | Panorama Films |
| Distributed by | Boxoffice International Pictures Valiant International Pictures |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $30,000 (estimated) |
The Child also known as Children of the Night and Hide and Go Kill is a 1977 American horror film directed by Robert Voskanian.
Plot
In an isolated area, a newly hired housekeeper finds out that the daughter of her boss possesses supernatural powers and is using them to take revenge over those, she believes, caused her mother's death.
Cast
- Laurel Barnett as Alicianne Del Mar
- Rosalie Cole as Rosalie Nordon
- Frank Janson as Nordon
- Richard Hanners as Len Nordon
- Ruth Ballan as Mrs. Whitfield
Release
Reception
On TV Guide, "The Child" received only one star out of five, which called it "A dull supernatural tale set in a remote woodland area in the 1930s"[1] Richard Scheib from the website "Moria" gave the film two stars, stating; "The main problem with The Child that become increasingly apparent as we go on is that Robert Voskanian puts a great deal into pumping up the atmosphere but it is never clear what is going on.[2] Jeffrey Kauffman writing for the website "Blu-Ray.com" gave it 2,5 stars out of 5 and said: "If you see only one film about a murderous telekinetically inclined lass who likes to sic zombies on those whom she disfavors, make it The Child, as there probably aren't too many others with this patently odd combination of plot points. This is another lo-fi horror offering that is really strong on mood, but occasionally lacking in narrative momentum and logic."[3]
References
- ^ "The Child". TV Guide. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Scheib, Richard. "The Child (1977)". Moria. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
- ^ Kauffman, Jeffrey. "The Child Blu-ray". Blu-Ray.com. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
