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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(421 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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Production Companies

BBC Film

Vertigo Entertainment

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Eva Birthistle

Elaine

Eva Birthistle

Acting

Hannah Tointon

Casey

Hannah Tointon

Acting

Stephen Campbell Moore

Jonah

Stephen Campbell Moore

Acting

Rachel Shelley

Chloe

Rachel Shelley

Acting

Jeremy Sheffield

Robbie

Jeremy Sheffield

Acting

Rafiella Brooks

Leah

Rafiella Brooks

Acting

Jake Hathaway

Nicky

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Acting

William Howes

Paulie

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Acting

Eva Sayer

Miranda

Eva Sayer

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