The Child Remains
The Child Remains

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The Child Remains

2017
Movie
107 min
English

An expectant couple's intimate weekend turns to terror as they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where infants and mothers were murdered.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Michael ZaikoGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, on the run from her troubled past, takes a job as a live-in caregiver for a mysterious old woman in a secluded mansion. As she settles in, she begins to uncover the dark secrets of the house and its previous inhabitants, realizing that she may have walked into a trap far more sinister than she could have imagined.

Critical Reception

The Child Remains received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, often cited for its slow pacing and underdeveloped plot, though some praised its atmosphere and scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and some effective jump scares.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Noted for its low-budget charm and ambition in the horror genre.

Google audience: Information not available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a historic mansion in Quebec, Canada, which contributed to its eerie atmosphere.

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