A nuclear-plant leak turns a bus-load of children into murderous atomic zombies with black fingernails.
A British couple inherits a remote island off the coast of Cornwall, only to discover that the few remaining inhabitants are a group of feral children who have developed a taste for human flesh. As the couple tries to escape, they become targets of the increasingly aggressive and organized child-like killers.
The Children (also known as Death Children or Children of the Devil) is a lesser-known but cult-favorite horror film that gained a reputation for its shocking violence and disturbing premise. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics at the time of its release, it has since garnered a cult following among horror enthusiasts for its unique take on the 'killer children' trope and its bleak, unrelenting atmosphere.
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The film was controversial upon its release for its graphic violence and disturbing themes, leading to limited distribution in some regions.
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