The story goes something like this: A sweet young lady named Alicianne Del Mar is hired as a baby-sitter for a little girl named Rosalie Nordon, who has just lost her mother. When Alicianne is driving to the Nordon's house, her car breaks down and she is kindly assisted by Mrs. Whitfield, an elderly woman who lives in the area. Mrs. Whitfield also tells Alicianne that the Nordons are a very peculiar family and that…
The Child (1977)
Let's play hide and go kill!
In early 20th century California, a young woman takes a job as a nanny to a young girl whose mother has recently died. On her way to the rural, secluded home, she meets a neighbor who warns her of the family's reputation. She soon meets the crabby, morbid Mr. Nordon, his awkward son Len, and the aloof Rosalie; who can seemingly animate objects when she is angry.
Top Cast
Laurel Barnett
Alicianne Del Mar
Rosalie Cole
Rosalie Nordon
Frank Janson
Nordon
Richard Hanners
Len Nordon
Ruth Ballan
Mrs. Whitfield
Slosson Bing Jong
Gardener
Rod Medigovich
Priest / Creature
Wendell Hudiburg
Pall Bearer
Chris Tieken
Jefferson
Jim Dickson
Creature
Chick Cavanaugh
Creature
Anoosh Avan
Creature
Ralph Lucas
Creature
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**_A young woman is hired to take care of a strange child in rural SoCal_** Shot mostly at the end of 1973, this only cost $30,000 (which would be equal to $180,000 today) and wasn’t completed until 1976 due to repeated delays, which explains its 1977 release date. The events take place in the 1930s, but it weirdly seems like the 1970s due to Len’s haircut & apparel, as well as the noticeable prominence of the…
FAQ about The Child
What is The Child about?
In early 20th century California, a young woman takes a job as a nanny to a young girl whose mother has recently died. On her way to the rural, secluded home, she meets a neighbor who warns her of the family's reputation. She soon meets the crabby, morbid Mr. Nordon, his awkward…
When was The Child released?
The Child was released in 1977.
What genres does The Child belong to?
The Child is categorised as Horror, Mystery.
Who stars in The Child?
The cast of The Child includes Laurel Barnett, Rosalie Cole, Frank Janson, Richard Hanners, Ruth Ballan.