THE VAULT

The Children (2008) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

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

The Premise

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

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Killer Kids, Survival Horror, The Children taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of supernatural, slasher, killer child continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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