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Apprentice to Murder

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1988 · 97 min Drama Horror Mystery Thriller
4.8 / 10 · TMDB

Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.

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Year 1988
Country Canada, Norway, United States of America
Genre Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director Ralph L. Thomas
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.8/10 (35 votes)

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The film constructs a deeply unsettling mood through its slow-burn narrative and reliance on the eerie isolation of its rural setting. It explores the vulnerability of youth and the sinister power of persuasion when dressed in divine authority.

What lingers after the credits roll is a profound sense of unease about the blurred line between faith and madness, and how easily innocence can be led astray. A chilling reminder that true horror often wears a familiar face. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Ralph L. Thomas

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Watch alone at night, with minimal distractions, to fully absorb the creeping psychological dread.

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