The Night Child

The Night Child

Keep telling yourself: "She's not just a child"...

Directed by Massimo Dallamano

Produced by Magdalena Produzione, Italian International Film

197590 min5.7 / 10

A dark supernatural horror film centered on a child's possession by a malevolent spirit, driven by paranoia and spiritual dread.

The titular medallion is a gift presented to young Nicole Elmi. Once the girl places the gift around her neck, she is possessed by the spirit of a dead child who was a murderess.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Night Child scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 95% of films.

  • Does The Night Child end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Night Child easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is The Night Child violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Night Child sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

18/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity5

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Night Child

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Night Child

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Night Child, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Night Child, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Night Child, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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