The Child Remains (2017)

An expectant couple's intimate weekend turns to terror as they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where infants and mothers were murdered.

Director:

Michael Melski

Writer:

Michael Melski

Stars:

Suzanne Clément, Allan Hawco, Shelley Thompson

6 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Suzanne Clément	...	Rae
Allan Hawco	...	Liam
Shelley Thompson	...	Monica
Géza Kovács	...	Talbot
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Lee J. Campbell	...	Sgt. Grist
Martha Irving	...	Eleanor
Rena Kossatz	...	Librarian
Glenn Lefchak	...	Young Man
Lesley Smith	...	Faith

Storyline

An expectant couple's intimate weekend turns to terror when they discover their secluded country inn is a haunted maternity home where unwanted infants and mothers were murdered. Inspired by the true story of the infamous 'Butterbox Babies', THE CHILD REMAINS is a twisting supernatural thriller and homage to slow-burn vintage horror like The Shining, Rosemary's Baby and Session 9. Starring Cannes' Best Actress winner Suzanne Clement (Mommy), Allan Hawco (Hyena Road), Shelley Thompson (Labyrinth) and genre hero Geza Kovacs (Scanners, The Dead Zone), THE CHILD REMAINS is a character-driven, psychological scary movie for adults that will leave audiences breathless.

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Plot Keywords:

supernatural power | psychotronic film | 

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Loosely based on The Ideal Maternity Home (IMH), located in Chester, Nova Scotia. The IMH, which was a maternity home, for unwed mothers, operated from 1928 until 1947 by William Peach Young, a chiropractor and unordained minister of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his wife Lila Gladys Young, a midwife, although she advertised herself as an obstetrician. The business was eventually shut down by the government.

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Connections

Referenced in Horror Hotel: The Ape at Horror Hotel (2018)

User Reviews

Categorically not good

The camera work here is terrible and the effects are worse. Suzanne Clément deserves so much better than this and she is the only reason I haven't given this a 3

Details

Official Sites:

Official website Official website

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 April 2018 (Canada)

Also Known As:

The Child Remains

Filming Locations:

Nova Scotia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD1,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$25,464

Company Credits

Production Co:

Malefic Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min (Ultimate Cut)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1