The Holy Boy
Watch TrailerA 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.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La valle dei sorrisi |
| Year | 2025 |
| Country | Italy, Slovenia |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller, Drama |
| Director | Paolo Strippoli |
| Runtime | 122 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.2/10 (112 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Horror with character — not about the monster, but about what the monster does to people. The psychological layer works alongside the visual one. Rare for the genre.
Well-constructed dread and several scenes that linger. Cheap jump scares are minimal — a major plus. The ending isn't perfect but doesn't destroy.
Works for atmospheric horror fans. If you're expecting a gory slasher — wrong film.
Director: Paolo Strippoli
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Best Watched: Halloween or whenever you want your nerves tested. With someone who likes being scared.
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