The Child 2012
"My name is Simon. I'm ten years old. I'm a serial killer."
Directed by Zsolt Bács, *The Child (2012)* is a chilling psychological thriller that blends childhood innocence with the darkest corner of human nature.
Director: Zsolt Bács
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Child (2012) about?
The film follows Simon Sachs, a terminally ill 10-year-old who insists he was a serial killer in a past life and provides shocking proof. He guides his lawyer, Robert Stern, to long-buried crime scenes, forcing Stern to confront a case that defies logic and time itself.
Who directed The Child?
Zsolt Bács directed *The Child (2012)*, infusing the psychological thriller with a tense, atmospheric style that heightens the story's unsettling themes.
Who stars in The Child?
The film features Eric Roberts as Robert Stern, Ben Becker as Simon Sachs, Christian Traeumer, Sunny Mabrey, and Peter Greene in pivotal roles.
Is The Child (2012) worth watching?
While *The Child* lacks an IMDb rating, its unique premise and execution make it a thought-provoking watch for fans of psychological thrillers. The film's slow-burn tension and moral dilemmas offer a compelling, if disturbing, experience.
How long is The Child?
The runtime for *The Child (2012)* is 100 minutes.
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About The Child (2012) — A Boy's Dark Past and the Lawyer Who Uncovers It
Directed by Zsolt Bács, *The Child (2012)* is a chilling psychological thriller that blends childhood innocence with the darkest corner of human nature. When ten-year-old Simon Sachs—a terminally ill boy with a grim fascination for death—confesses to being a serial killer from a past life, he leads lawyer Robert Stern on a haunting journey to uncover buried secrets. The film's eerie atmosphere lingers as Stern grapples with the impossible: how could a child born long after the murders have such eerie knowledge of their locations? Through its unsettling premise and moody cinematography, *The Child* explores themes of fate, morality, and the blurring lines between victim and villain.
With a cast led by Eric Roberts as Stern and Ben Becker as Simon, this tightly wound thriller keeps audiences on edge. The contrast between Simon's youthful vulnerability and the brutality of his claims creates a tension that's both disturbing and irresistibly intriguing. Bács crafts a story that lingers in the mind long after the credits roll, challenging viewers to question what it truly means to understand evil.