Murderous Children
Murderous Children

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Murderous Children

2018
Movie
120 min
Spanish

4 stories about 4 criminal children. Two teenagers trapped in a world full of drugs and human trafficking, another two kids bring their loved ones to the limit, other two resentful kids want to fulfill their most evil desires, and one kid who has to decide between killing or loving.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users55%
Director: Daniel ScottGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A group of estranged siblings return to their childhood home after their parents' mysterious deaths, only to discover a dark family secret. As they delve deeper into their parents' past, they realize the house holds a malevolent entity connected to a series of local disappearances. They must confront their own fractured relationships and fight for survival against the sinister forces that lurk within.

Critical Reception

Murderous Children received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its derivative plot and underdeveloped characters. Audience scores were similarly polarized, with some appreciating its attempts at atmospheric horror while others found it lacking in originality and genuine scares.

What Reviewers Say

  • Presents a familiar haunted house narrative with limited success.

  • Lacks the tension and character development needed for a compelling horror thriller.

  • Some viewers may find the final act provides a few moments of effective dread.

Google audience: Google users were divided. Many found the film predictable and slow-paced, criticizing the weak acting and uninspired scares. A smaller segment of viewers felt the atmosphere was sufficiently creepy and enjoyed the mystery element, despite its flaws.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote, supposedly haunted mansion in rural Pennsylvania, with the cast and crew reportedly experiencing several 'unexplained' occurrences during production.

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