Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
Seen it?1996 | 150 min | Documentary, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious. If you loved Girl in the Picture, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- Unhurried and epic, at 2 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's long: 2 hr 30 min.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Emmy.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 123K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
- Damien EcholsSelf
- Jason BaldwinSelf
- Jessie Misskelley Jr.Self
- Joe BerlingerSelf (voice)
- Bruce SinofskySelf (voice)