Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- oppressive
- creepy
- late night horror viewing
- cult television marathon
What critics said
Critics found the film notably creepy because of its surreal creature design, while viewing its plot as convoluted.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The warlock couple abducts a teenage girl as an offering intended to resurrect their long-dead boy.
Critical reception specifically praises the surreal creature design for producing a genuine chill factor.
Tara is abducted as a teenager and held for sacrifice by the warlock couple.
The resurrection bargain, dead child, warlocks, and evil entity create a dark fairy-tale register.
Films like The Fair Haired Child, and why
The Hole
supernatural horror, abducted young protagonist, and disturbing creature-driven atmosphere
The Brothers Grimm
dark fairy-tale horror, child endangerment, and grotesque supernatural imagery
Pan's Labyrinth
surreal horror, occult menace, and a vulnerable young character confronting an inhuman threat
Movie Details
- Director
- William Malone
- Release Date
- 2006-08-01
- Runtime
- 55 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (73)
Cast
- Lori Petty
- William Samples
- Lindsay Pulsipher
- Ian A. Wallace
- Haley Morrison
- Jesse Haddock
- Walter Phelan
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Fair Haired Child about?
- A kidnapped teenager becomes the unwilling centerpiece of a warlock couple’s grotesque resurrection ritual.
- What is The Fair Haired Child like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Fair Haired Child as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is The Fair Haired Child violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Fair Haired Child as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Fair Haired Child?
- Critics found the film notably creepy because of its surreal creature design, while viewing its plot as convoluted.
- Which films are like The Fair Haired Child?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hole, The Brothers Grimm, and Pan's Labyrinth.
- How long is The Fair Haired Child?
- The Fair Haired Child runs 55 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Fair Haired Child?
- In United States, The Fair Haired Child is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube.
