Prodigy

Killer children are scary. BRILLIANT sociopathic children are absolutely terrifying! Mastering that persona is one implausible feat and that is what instantly grabs you by the throat, choking you immediately when watching Prodigy.

“Prodigy” still manages to be a thoughtful and suspenseful thriller and does so despite its small scale and even smaller budget. I mean practically the entire film takes place in two rooms.

As a horror movie, Prodigy isn't particularly frightening, but as a character study it nails the vibe, the seesaw between admitting what Ellie is and desperately wanting her to resist her darker urges.

Good performances, sure-handed directing, and a solid script highlighting tense moments make the claustrophobic setting seem much bigger in scope.