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      The Boy Behind the Door

      2020 1h 28m Horror Mystery & Thriller List
      97% 65 Reviews Tomatometer 61% 250+ Ratings Audience Score In The Boy Behind the Door, a night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve-year-old Bobby (Lonnie Chavis) and his best friend, Kevin (Ezra Dewey), when they are abducted on their way home from school. Managing to escape his confines, Bobby navigates the dark halls, praying his presence goes unnoticed as he avoids his captor at every turn. Even worse is the arrival of another stranger, whose mysterious arrangement with the kidnapper may spell certain doom for Kevin. With no means of calling for help and miles of dark country in every direction, Bobby embarks on a rescue mission, determined to get himself and Kevin out alive... or die trying. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 31 Buy Now

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      A tense, terrifying, and all-around outstanding feature debut for its co-directing duo, The Boy Behind the Door should thrill discerning horror fans.

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      Christie D I'm not sure what movie these people were watching either. But this movie was awful. I understand the kid didn't want to leave his friend but what was he doing!?! For the kid being 12 yrs old he should have some level of intelligence and a natural fight or flight mode. This movie was really drug out with alot of dumb situations involving the kid. However the ending was ok. I personally wouldn't recommend to anyone. I have a hard time with movies that involve hurting kids, so if you're a momma this maybe hard to watch. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Thirdi A This movie is a waste of time. Lazy, predictable and unrealistic. Leaves you rooting against the kids and irritated with the writing. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/24 Full Review Mario C Don't waste your time watching, completely unrealistic. Bad directing and storyline, even worse acting. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/10/24 Full Review Chelly M These kids were slow asf ! Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/24/23 Full Review Max M Kid was so dumb I was rooting for him to die. This is actually one of the most poorly written horror movies ive ever seen. Unrealistic, frustrating and at times laughable. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/24/23 Full Review Logan D Two twelve year olds get kidnapped. One is place in a room, chained up. The other, confined in a car trunk, escapes and attempts to save his friend. Outstanding "real" horror film. One of the few films I was yelling at the characters to help them. Not only do we have the dilemma of two kids being in danger but the two actors are talented in portraying their fears. Very tense. Highly recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is the most nerve-wracking small horror film that I have seen in a very, very long time. Jul 31, 2021 Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal It's remarkable how much dreadful mileage Messrs. Powell and Charbonier get out of Kevin and Bobby's plight, far more than if the tween boys were simply threatened with death. Jul 30, 2021 Full Review Elisabeth Vincentelli New York Times The movie does not transcend its virtuosic, almost abstractly taut storytelling. Jul 29, 2021 Full Review Jordy Sirkin Jordy Reviews It An exhilarating experience that subverts expectations and only adds to the suspense as it veers further. Feb 22, 2023 Full Review Andy Lea Daily Express (UK) The premise is queasy but, if you can stomach the opening half hour, this expertly crafted chiller should pin you to your sofa. Rated: 4/5 May 2, 2022 Full Review Abbie Bernstein Assignment X Chavis and Dewey both give powerful, well-nuanced performances. Rated: B+ Mar 15, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis In The Boy Behind the Door, a night of unimaginable terror awaits twelve-year-old Bobby (Lonnie Chavis) and his best friend, Kevin (Ezra Dewey), when they are abducted on their way home from school. Managing to escape his confines, Bobby navigates the dark halls, praying his presence goes unnoticed as he avoids his captor at every turn. Even worse is the arrival of another stranger, whose mysterious arrangement with the kidnapper may spell certain doom for Kevin. With no means of calling for help and miles of dark country in every direction, Bobby embarks on a rescue mission, determined to get himself and Kevin out alive... or die trying.
      Director
      David Charbonier, Justin Powell
      Screenwriter
      David Charbonier, Justin Powell
      Production Co
      Kinogo Pictures, Whitewater Films
      Genre
      Horror, Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jul 29, 2021
      Runtime
      1h 28m
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