The Boy (2016) is a horror movie filled with wasted potential. I went into 'The Boy' expecting a cliché, jump-scare ridden, pile of garbage horror movie. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that this movie actually created some tension. The acting was nothing amazing, but it wasn't terrible. Lauren Cohan does a good job leading the film, but her performance is restrained. Director William Brent Bell does a great job creating a creepy atmosphere. The problems in the film lie with the script. The dialogue in the film is very subdued, and there are no truly memorable lines. The ending of the film may seem stirring at first, but upon reflection, it doesn't match up with the rest of the film. The ending brings forth a concept that doesn't make sense in comparison to the rest of the film. 'The Boy' is not dreadful, but it could have been better.
Review of The Boy
