
The Holy Boy
Directed by Paolo Strippoli
Produced by Nightswim, Fandango
A dark supernatural thriller that explores the corruption of innocence and the moral cost of salvation through a ritualistic exploitation of a gifted child.
A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their pain by a lonely boy born with the power to heal one's soul just by hugging them. Trying to rescue him from this madness, the man unleashes his dark side.
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Is The Holy Boy scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is The Holy Boy sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Does The Holy Boy end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is The Holy Boy violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Holy Boy easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Holy Boy
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Holy Boy
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Holy Boy, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Holy Boy, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Holy Boy, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































