The Children

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The Children

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

2008

1h 24m

6.1(427 votes)

Horror

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

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

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Eva Birthistle

Elaine

Hannah Tointon

Casey

Stephen Campbell Moore

Jonah

Rachel Shelley

Chloe

Jeremy Sheffield

Robbie

Rafiella Brooks

Leah

Jake Hathaway

Nicky

William Howes

Paulie

Eva Sayer

Miranda

Creative team

Directed by: Tom Shankland
Written by: Tom Shankland
Produced by: Allan Niblo
James Richardson

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