The Child
Seen it?1977 | 82 min | Horror, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for zombie fans and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. The undead are the backdrop; how people treat each other is the real story.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Builds dread steadily, at 1 hr 22 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1977: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.
In early 20th century California, a young woman, Alicianne, takes a job as a nanny to a young girl, Rosalie, whose mother has recently died. On her way to the rural, secluded home, Alicianne meets a neighbor who warns her of the family's reputation. She soon meets the crabby, morbid Mr. Nordon, his awkward son Len, and the aloof Rosalie, who can seemingly animate objects when she is angry.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$100K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 8K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Voskanian
- Laurel BarnettAlicianne Del Mar
- Rosalie ColeRosalie Nordon
- Frank JansonNordon
- Richard HannersLen Nordon
- Ruth BallanMrs. Whitfield
- Slosson Bing JongGardener
- Rod MedigovichPriest / Creature
- Wendell HudiburgPall Bearer
- Chris TiekenJefferson
- Jim DicksonCreature