Child Eater (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 2016, Child Eater is a horror film directed by Erlingur Thoroddsen, running about 82 minutes. “The young ones taste the best” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A simple night of babysitting takes a horrifying turn when Helen realizes the boogeyman really is in little Lucas' closet.
Who’s in it. Child Eater stars Caitlin Bliss as Helen Connolly, Colin Critchley as Lucas Parker, Jason Martin as Robert Bowery and James Wilcox as Sheriff Connolly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Child Eater has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Troma NOW and Chilling 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 Child Eater page.
If you liked it. Fans of Child Eater tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Child Eater (2016)?
- In US, Child Eater is available to stream on Troma NOW and Chilling, 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 Child Eater worth watching?
- Child Eater holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Child Eater?
- Child Eater stars Caitlin Bliss, Colin Critchley, Jason Martin, James Wilcox and Dave Klasko.
- When was Child Eater released?
- Child Eater was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.