The Boy Who Killed My Parents

The Boy Who Killed My Parents

The crime that shocked the country.

Directed by Maurício Eça

Produced by Santa Rita Filmes, +Galeria

202188 min6.3 / 10

A dark psychological thriller that reconstructs a notorious Brazilian parricide from the perpetrator's perspective, exploring the twisted psychology and family dysfunction that led to murder.

Based on one of the most shocking and gruesome murder cases in Brazil, the film presents de Suzane von Richthofen's point of view of the events that led to the death of her parents.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Boy Who Killed My Parents end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Boy Who Killed My Parents violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.

  • Is The Boy Who Killed My Parents scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Is The Boy Who Killed My Parents easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is The Boy Who Killed My Parents sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

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37/ 100

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