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HorrorMysteryThriller

The Children

- You brought them into this world. Now ... They will take you out.

A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents

Release Date : 2008-12-05

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Aramid EntertainmentBarnsnape FilmsBBC FilmVertigo EntertainmentScreen West Midlands

Production Country : United Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Eva Birthistle

Character Name : Elaine

Original Name : Eva Birthistle

Gender : Female

Hannah Tointon

Character Name : Casey

Original Name : Hannah Tointon

Gender : Female

Stephen Campbell Moore

Character Name : Jonah

Original Name : Stephen Campbell Moore

Gender : Male

Rachel Shelley

Character Name : Chloe

Original Name : Rachel Shelley

Gender : Female

Jeremy Sheffield

Character Name : Robbie

Original Name : Jeremy Sheffield

Gender : Male

Rafiella Brooks

Character Name : Leah

Original Name : Rafiella Brooks

Gender : Female

Jake Hathaway

Character Name : Nicky

Original Name : Jake Hathaway

Gender : Male

William Howes

Character Name : Paulie

Original Name : William Howes

Gender : Male

Eva Sayer

Character Name : Miranda

Original Name : Eva Sayer

Gender : Female

Reviews

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furious_iz

@furious_iz

2021-06-23

Surprisingly good, low budget gem. You've probably seen the scenario before, kids go feral for some reason and the grown-ups have to survive. What makes this version good is the realistic character reactions. I read other reviews saying at the first sign of danger you would stop looking for your kids and just run. I call BS, or maybe I call someone who has never had kids. A halfway decent parent would not ditch their kids and run away! I would sacrifice my life and the life of anyone around me to save my kids! In a heartbeat. So suggesting that it would be more realistic for a parent to instantly believe a moody teenager that their children are now monsters, with no proof, is just crazy talk. The tight plot very cleverly splits up the cast and only lets one character see what is really going on, creating doubt and misinformation, so no-one believes the poor teenager until it is too late, for most of the cast at least. The tension builds consistently, and doesn't let up. There's enough gore and suspense to please more mature horror fans, but you have to go in expecting a slow build up. Also something weird was going on with the sound, I've read other reviews mention the same, so it wasn't just my copy. Turn the volume up, better yet wear headphones and let yourself get sucked in.