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Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills Photos

Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996)

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Movie Info

Three teenagers are accused of this horrific crime of killing three children, supposedly as a result of involvement in Satanism. As in their previous documentary, things turn out to be more complex than initial appearances and this film presents the real-life courtroom drama to the viewer, as it unfolds.

Rating:

TVMA
Genre:

documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Joe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky
Producer:

Bruce Sinofsky, Joe Berlinger
Release Date (Streaming):

Feb 12, 2013
Runtime:

2h 30m
Production Co:

Home Box Office (HBO)
Sound Mix:

Stereo

Cast & Crew

Joe Berlinger

Bruce Sinofsky

Jessie Misskelly Sr.

Jason Baldwin

Damien Wayne Echols

Chris Byers

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Critic Reviews for Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

All Critics (26) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (26)

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April 12, 2002 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…

Globe and Mail
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February 14, 2001 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle
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January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…

James Berardinelli
ReelViews
The film creates a vivid portrait of a subculture in which Satan is a central figure.

January 1, 2000 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…

Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
As a dispassionate portrait of an America where the Devil is still a credible force, and everyone seems corrupt, the film does not just expose horror. It delivers viewers into a garden of evil, and forces them to choose their own demons.

October 30, 2019 | Full Review…

Brian D. Johnson
Maclean's Magazine
What a sad commentary on humanity and the flawed justice system it relies on.

September 17, 2013 | Full Review…

David Keyes
Cinemaphile.org
In light of the recent freedom of the 3 victims of a 20th century witch trial depicted in the film, this powerful documentary becomes essential viewing.

August 30, 2011 | Full Review…

Louis Proyect
rec.arts.movies.reviews
Um documento histrico chocante que, ao lado do clssico The Thin Blue Line, expe as falhas grotescas do sistema judicial norte-americano.

February 4, 2008 | Rating: 5/5

Pablo Villaça
Cinema em Cena
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September 22, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Matthew Turner
ViewLondon
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September 29, 2006 | Rating: 5/5

Eric Melin
Scene-Stealers.com
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July 5, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
A disturbing and incredibly difficult film to watch, but it's a fine example of documentary filmmaking done right and it'll blow your mind.

May 30, 2005 | Rating: 84/100

Joe Utichi
FilmFocus

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Audience Reviews for Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills

Apr 23, 2016

This movie did a good job of making me sympathize with the 3 suspects. I felt little remorse for the families because they were not shined in the best light. I look forward to the next film.

Erin C Super Reviewer
May 15, 2015

Subtly terrifying - even more so because it actually happened.

Marcus W Super Reviewer
Jun 26, 2012

A hard-hitting documentary that exposes the horrendous flaws of a justice system that can convict someone without any strong evidence based only on assumptions made by a jury of peers who have no instruction and are incapable of judging the case in an objective way.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Mar 16, 2012

Remarkable FILM. I'd have been at my wit's end had I had one. Murders can be a beneficial product, and can earn many a few name, fame and whatnot intentionally or otherwise. Learn to earn. And it deserves applaud for not brooding on the victims' footage (specifically dead) alone time and again..... even if that's done to spare the audience the horror of the crime. Its runtime seemed bothersome initially, but they've done a marvelous job in its execution.

familiar s Super Reviewer