The Holy Boy

A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their pain by a lonely boy born with the power to heal one's soul just by hugging them. Trying to rescue him from this madness, the man unleashes his dark side.

Director: Paolo Strippoli
Cast: Michele Riondino , Giulio Feltri , Paolo Pierobon , Romana Maggiora Vergano , Roberto Citran , Sergio Romano , Anna Bellato , Sandra Toffolatti , Gabriele Benedetti , Diego Nardini

Genres: Horror , Thriller , Drama

Release date: 2025-09-17

Rating: 6.985

Runtime: 122minutes

Budget: 4M

Revenue: 0M

Production Companies: Nightswim , Fandango , Vision Distribution , MiC , Lazio Cinema International , Fondo Audiovisivo FVG , SPOK Films , Sky

Reviews:

  • Rylan Garcia
    The soundtrack was the highlight of the film. Unfortunately, the rest of the movie fell flat.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Axl Cuevas
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Jackson Butler
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Octavia Sosa
    A touching and heartfelt movie. The performances felt genuine, and the story was beautiful.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Sky Chase
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5