The Children
“You brought them into this world. Now ... They will take you out.”
Synopsis
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE CHILDREN Trailer ON DVD 30 MARCH 2009Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Shankland
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Andrew Williams, Tom Shankland
- Original Score
- Stephen Hilton
- Original Title
- The Children
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Aramid Entertainment, Barnsnape Films, BBC Film, Vertigo Entertainment, Screen West Midlands
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Shankland
Paul Andrew Williams, Tom Shankland
Stephen Hilton
David Katznelson, Nanu Segal
Tim Murrell
Allan Niblo, James Richardson
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Shankland
Director
Allan Niblo
Producer
Andrew Cox
Costume Design
James Richardson
Producer
Tom Shankland
Writer
Jan Berner
Visual Effects Supervisor
Suzie Davies
Production Design
Jan Burda
Visual Effects Supervisor
Tim Murrell
Editor
Nanu Segal
Director of Photography
Julian Spencer
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Children
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Children about?
A relaxing Christmas vacation turns into a terrifying fight for survival as the children begin to turn on their parents.
Who directed The Children?
The Children was directed by Tom Shankland.
Who stars in The Children?
The principal cast of The Children includes Eva Birthistle, Hannah Tointon, Stephen Campbell Moore, Rachel Shelley, Jeremy Sheffield.
When was The Children released and how long is it?
The Children was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Children?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Children was composed by Stephen Hilton.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Children?
The Children holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).