The Children (2008) Reviews & Ratings

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The Children reviews

The Children holds a 6.1/10 average from 428 TMDB ratings.

Surprisingly good, low budget gem. You've probably seen the scenario before, kids go feral for some reason and the grown-ups have to survive. What makes this version good is the realistic character reactions. I read other reviews saying at the first sign of danger you would stop looking for your kids and just run. I call BS, or maybe I call someone who has never had kids. A halfway decent parent would not ditch thei…
— furious_iz (7/10)

A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.

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