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Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

1996Movie2 h 30 min

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A deeply moving, relentlessly bleak documentary movie about everyday modern life and crime, with standout direction and world-building.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

Witchcraft or witch hunt?

A horrific triple child murder leads to an indictment and trial of three nonconformist boys based on questionable evidence.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Legal Injustice
  • Satanic Panic Era
  • Heavy Emotional Toll
  • Class Prejudice Analysis
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Psychological Trauma
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Small-Town Horror
  • Systemic Failure

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Everyone

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Facts

December 3, 1996 · 2 h 30 min · Disturbing Imagery, Violence, Strong Language

Released
December 3, 1996
Runtime
2 h 30 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills?"

Questions about Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills?

In the United States, Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 18 other countries.

Is Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills worth watching?

91
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 91 (IMDb 8.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (88).

Will I feel good after watching Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.