Child Eater

2016·Movie
1h 22min
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

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Child Eater fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy3
  • Family Dynamics3
  • Pathos2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in Friendly

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You want something to laugh atGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

The young ones taste the best

A simple night of babysitting takes a horrifying turn when Helen realizes the boogeyman really is in little Lucas' closet.
Supernatural HorrorCreature FeatureBabysitting NightmareChildhood FearsVisceral ScaresIntense SuspenseDark & AtmosphericMonster MovieSurvival Thriller

Crew

Directed by:
Erlingur Thoroddsen, Cameron Morton
Written by:
Erlingur Thoroddsen
Produced by:
Luke Spears, Petur Sigurdsson, Erlingur Thoroddsen
Composed by:
Alistair Farrant, Einar Sverrir Tryggvason, James Killian Foster

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Child Eater

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Where can I stream Child Eater legally?

FlixHousePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeTubi TV

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Is Child Eater worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44/100 (IMDb 4.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Child Eater rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Child Eater?

1 h 22 min

Child Eater runs 1 h 22 min.

What language is Child Eater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Iceland, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Child Eater?

9ATCACHDEGBGGIEMXUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Child Eater in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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