The Child (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 1977, The Child is a horror film directed by Robert Voskanian, running about 82 minutes. “Let's play hide and go kill...!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newly-hired housekeeper in a remote area is alarmed to discover that her boss's eleven-year-old daughter is using her supernatural powers to take revenge on the people she holds responsible for her mother's death, with the aid of her flesh-eating zombie 'friends'...
Who’s in it. The Child stars Laurel Barnett as Alicianne Del Mar, Rosalie Cole as Rosalie Nordon, Frank Janson as Nordon and Richard Hanners as Len Nordon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, The Child has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on ARROW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Child page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Child tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Child (1977)?
- In US, The Child is available to stream on ARROW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Child worth watching?
- The Child holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Child?
- The Child stars Laurel Barnett, Rosalie Cole, Frank Janson, Richard Hanners and Ruth Ballan.
- When was The Child released?
- The Child was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.