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The Boy Behind the Door

2020, Horror/Mystery & thriller, 1h 28m

64 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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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. Read critic reviews

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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.

Cast & Crew

Lonnie Chavis
Lonnie Chavis
Bobby
Ezra Dewey
Ezra Dewey
Kevin
Kristin Bauer
Kristin Bauer
Ms. Burton
Scott Michael Foster
Scott Michael Foster
Officer Steward
Micah A. Hauptman
Micah A. Hauptman
The Creep
David Charbonier
David Charbonier
Director
Justin Powell
Justin Powell
Director
David Charbonier
David Charbonier
Screenwriter
Justin Powell
Justin Powell
Screenwriter
Ryan Lewis
Ryan Lewis
Producer
John Hermann
John Hermann
Producer
Jim Hart
Jim Hart
Producer
Ryan Scaringe
Ryan Scaringe
Producer
Rick Rosenthal
Rick Rosenthal
Producer
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Full Review… Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) Full Review… John Anderson Wall Street Journal Full Review… Elisabeth Vincentelli New York Times Full Review… Christy Lemire RogerEbert.com Full Review… Dennis Harvey Variety Full Review… Phil Hoad Guardian Full Review… Andy Lea Daily Express (UK) Full Review… Abbie Bernstein Assignment X Full Review… Joel Fisher Battle Royale With Cheese Full Review… Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Full Review… Carey-Ann Pawsey Orca Sound Full Review… Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies
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