The Prodigy
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Synopsis
Taylor Schilling moves from tough prisons to troubled parenthood in this familial horror story that cuts right to the core of every parent’s fear about their child. Schilling plays Sarah, whose son Miles (Jackson Robert Scott) is demonstrating increasingly disturbing behavior.
Are the boy’s strange and sometimes violent actions simply an expression of him being a bad seed, or is there some supernatural force at work? Sarah and her husband (Peter Mooney) try everything, but the more they learn about Miles the more terrified they become.
Cast
- Jackson Robert Scott
- Taylor Schilling
- Peter Mooney
- Colm Feore
- Paul Fauteux
- Brittany Allen
- Paula Boudreau
- Elisa Moolecherry
- Olunike Adeliyi
- Janet Land
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- Feb 7, 2019
The characters in this film acted like it was the 1800s and didn’t know what a lightbulb was. Literally 90% of the movie is the mom walking in the dark house investigating. And it’s not like the lights didn’t work (they did) she just DIDN’T USE THEM. My manager (who…
ChadwinOct 15, 2024throw the whole kid away.
esauAug 30, 2020We need to normalize k*lling kids in movies full shutter island their asses PLEASE!!
saint judas fonda - Oct 15, 2024
relax, it's just that he has tate langdon’s soul reincarnated into him
sahara ⭑Mar 19, 2019When director Nicholas McCarthy and Taylor Schilling said in promotional material that "The Prodigy" wasn't afraid to tackle really heavy topics, I thought it was just marketing. I was wrong. "The Prodigy," just like last year's "Still/Born", is a complete "feel bad movie"…
Biscoito18It's been a while since I wanted to dropkick a child this bad
superaleatory - Feb 8, 2019
The worst part of this movie is that if it was the exact same script, but shot on video with a Casio score, super overacted, and titled MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL NIGHTMARE it would have ruled.
MadeleineOct 4, 2026i have a theory that the director of this film watched child's play (1988) and thought: "hmm, what if i made a movie where exactly the same thing happens, but instead of possessing a doll via a voodoo spell when he dies, the killer reincarnates as a newborn baby...? yeah,…
miki ❤︎Oct 13, 2025Kids are really scary sometimes. The Prodigy is a thriller drama about a serial killer whose soul reincarnated with a boy, bringing chilling fear to a family. To be honest, that’s an intriguing premise with high fright potential but the execution of this movie is middling…
King #adoptdontshop
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- WJWendy Johnson
this movie was an edge of your seat creepy and also a few good jump scenes ....
SGSam GarciaDon't spend your money
DJDara JonesWhere’s the horror? Not what was expected, waste of money. 🤷🏾♀️
- VLVictoria London
Movie was better then I thought it would be! Definitely go see this movie!
JAJawwad AhmedNot a satisfying ending
CSCheri ShepherdThe only reason I’m giving it two stars is because that little boy carried this movie. Interesting concept, poor execution and zero gratification.
- PFPamela Fajuyigbe
I hope a second part comes out.
KMKeli MarbsI seriously did not expect this movie to be as good as it was I loved it
BBBreann BreannWent into this movie with rather low expectations. Tbh we expected it to suck but it was actually so good, scary and completely cringe-worthy. Definitely a must see!
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USER SCORE (55)
Mixed or average reviews based on 55 Reviews
Feb 8, 2019
Still, the frights, with Mom seeing the hand-chopping serial killer’s face (Paul Fauteux) on her little boy’s body, the stabbings and threats of worse to come (hilariously foreshadowed to death) deliver the requisite pulse-stopping punch...If that’s all you’re hoping for in a horror picture, fine. If not, you’ve been warned.
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
Feb 7, 2019
It could have been smarter without sacrificing pacing or chills. That’s not a dealbreaker — target audiences will likely be satisfied by its many pluses — but the film is good enough that you wish it went all the way.
Gary Goldstein
Los Angeles Times
Feb 7, 2019
Another stroke of casting fortune was landing Scott as the disturbing Miles. I hesitate to applaud any business decision that encourages a kid to channel the spirit of a rapist and murderer, but the young actor accomplishes what I can only assume The Prodigy set out to do: make you reconsider parenthood, and just how much paprika you should stock.
Barry Hertz
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Prodigy (2019) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Prodigy (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 32min long.
What's The Prodigy (2019) about?
Taylor Schilling moves from tough prisons to troubled parenthood in this familial horror story that cuts right to the core of every parent’s fear about their child. Schilling plays Sarah, whose son Miles (Jackson Robert Scott) is demonstrating increasingly disturbing behavior. Are the boy’s strange and sometimes violent actions simply an expression of him being a bad seed, or is there some supernatural force at work? Sarah and her husband (Peter Mooney) try everything, but the more they learn about Miles the more terrified they become.
Who's the cast of The Prodigy (2019)?
- Jackson Robert Scott as Miles Blume
- Taylor Schilling as Sarah Blume
- Peter Mooney as John Blume
- Colm Feore as Arthur Jacobson
- Paul Fauteux as Edward Scarka
- Brittany Allen as Margaret St. James
- Paula Boudreau as Dr. Elaine Strasser
- Elisa Moolecherry as Zoe
- Olunike Adeliyi as Rebecca
- Janet Land as Sarah's Mother
Who's the director behind The Prodigy (2019)?
Nicholas McCarthy directed The Prodigy (2019).
Who produced The Prodigy (2019)?
Tara Farney and Tripp Vinson produced The Prodigy (2019).
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