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The Good Son (1993)

The Good Son poster
Directed by
Joseph Ruben
Genre
drama film, horror film, thriller film, exploitation film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 27m
Rated
R
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 1,053 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

After his mother dies, a young boy named Mark goes to stay with his aunt and uncle. There he discovers that his cousin Henry is not just troubled but dangerously violent.

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What happens

The Good Son is a 1993 American psychological thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben, produced and released by 20th Century Fox. It was written by English novelist Ian McEwan. Its story follows a 10-year-old boy named Mark Evans who, after the death of his mother, is sent to stay with his aunt and uncle while his father is away on a business trip. While there, Mark meets his cousin Henry, who shows signs of violent and evil behavior. The film stars Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly, and Jacqueline Brookes. The film was produced by Joseph Ruben and Mary Ann Page and was released on September 24, 1993. It grossed $12.5 million during its opening weekend and $60.6 million worldwide against a budget of $17 million. However, it received mixed reviews from critics. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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