Creepy Child

Updated May 1, 2024

Thinking about Creepy Child, there are so many films reporting on this topic. We put together 7 of the best ones.

The Shining (1980)

★★★★

3.4 out of 4 stars

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers
Rated R

The Shining is an iconic psychological horror film directed by Stanley Kubrick, released in 1980. The film follows Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who takes a job as an off-season caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack moves in with his wife Wendy and son Danny, who is gifted with “the shining” - a psychic ability to see the hotel’s horrific past. As time passes and Jack’s mental state deteriorates, Danny’s visions become more frequent and terrifying. In a desperate attempt to protect his family, Wendy and Danny attempt to escape the hotel, but are soon faced with the evil presence that inhabits the grounds. The Shining is a classic horror film, filled with tense chases, shocking imagery and thrilling suspense. It is considered one of the most influential horror films in cinematic history and continues to be discussed and analyzed to this day.

Let the Right One In (2008)

★★★★

3.2 out of 4 stars

From Tomas Alfredson, starring Kåre Hedebrant, Lina Leandersson, Per Ragnar, Henrik Dahl
Rated R

Let the Right One In is a Swedish romantic horror film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The movie follows the story of a 12-year-old boy, Oskar, who is being bullied at school and has few friends. After meeting a strange new girl, Eli, who has just moved in next door, Oskar is drawn to her and the two soon become friends. He soon discovers that Eli is a vampire and must protect her from those who wish to do her harm. As their friendship deepens, Oskar and Eli face the struggles of growing up, both together and apart. In the end, they must decide whether their friendship is strong enough to survive the dangers they face.