THE VAULT

Who Can Kill a Child? (1976) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7/100

Suddenly… They were the only adults left alive on the island

The Premise

A couple of English tourists arrive at the island of Almanzora, off the Spanish Mediterranean coast, where they discover that there are no adults in a small fishing village, only some children who stare at them and smile mysteriously.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Horror, Who Can Kill a Child? taps into fundamental fears. The 7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of husband wife relationship, based on novel or book, pregnant wife continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

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