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The Children

Children, The (2008)

Reviewed by Andrew Kasch Starring Rachel Shelley, Stephen Campbell Moore, Jeremy Sheffield Directed by Tom Shankland

AFM: The 2008 Round-up!

Horror may currently be in a slump, but the 2008 American Film Market has shown a huge light at the end of the tunnel. This year showcased a record number of horror titles and Dread Central was on hand to catch a great deal of them. Some were good, some were bad but all showed that this genre still has plenty of lifeblood left. Many exhibitors were also kind enough to show us movie promos, while others coldly showed us the door (Lesbian Vampire Killers, I’m looking at you).

A Dozen New Stills From The Children

Tom Shankland’s The Children has been blowing minds wherever it’s been played; we’ve got two staffers who have seen it (review is coming), and both couldn’t stop raving about it. I was hoping he’d follow up WAZ with something special, but The Children sounds like it's exceeded even those expectations.

Full Trailer for Tom Shankland's The Children!

Just the other day we showed you six teasers for Tom Shankland’s upcoming The Children, but today we can finally show you the entire trailer! The Children opens in UK cinemas on December 5th, 2008.

New Media from Shankland's The Children

We’ve been keeping you in the loop regarding the latest film from Waz (review) director Tom Shankland, The Children, and it seems our diligence has paid off!

Shankland's The Children Site Live

Just the other day we pointed out the first tease for Tom Shankland’s follow-up to Waz, the killer kid flick The Children. Now the updates are coming fast and loose, and there’s even more to tell you guys about!

Children, The


 Year  Country
 2009  UK
 Run Time   MPAA Rating
   
 Category  Color
 Feature  Color
 Director
 Tom Shankland
 Writer(s)
 Paul Andrew Williams
 Starring
 Eva Birthistle | Jeremy Sheffield | Rachel Shelley | Stephen Campbell Moore
 Sub Genre
 Vacation
 Keywords
 Attitude | Christmas | Evil | Kids | Murder | Parents | Vacation
 Themes
 Children
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Plot Synopsis:

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


Reviews:
  • Children, The (2008)

  • Interviews:

    News:
    AFM: The 2008 Round-up!
    A Dozen New Stills From The Children
    Full Trailer for Tom Shankland's The Children!
    New Media from Shankland's The Children
    Shankland's The Children Site Live
    Shankland's Day Turns to Children, First Trailer
    Waz Director Enters The Day

    Gallery:

    http://www.thechildrenmovie.com/


    Shankland's Day Turns to Children, First Trailer

    A while back we gave you guys the first word on The Day, Tom Shankland’s follow-up to Waz (released here by Dimension Extreme as The Killing Gene). Well, in the time since that announcement was made a lot has happened with the new film, so let's catch up, shall we?

    Waz Director Enters The Day

    I’ve not seen the horror film Waz yet, but I’ve heard a lot of good things about it over the last year or so. Dimension has its hands on it and is hopefully making a plan for its release as we speak.