It was Sunday evening and I wanted to see a movie.
As I looked over the multi-plex’s offerings I asked the ticket lady what people were saying about Joshua
”That Johua is one scary kid.”
“Sold”
Creepy kid(s) movies have always been high on my list. Favorites include The Omen, Omen II & the original Children of the Damned.
The film was nominated twice at Sundance and won for cinematography.
It’s got this shot with a video camera kind of look that makes everything seem very real.
The movie was shot right in my neighborhood, and I recognized every single street scene.
The school Joshua attends in the film is one my where my daughter’s church used to rent space.
In one scene Joshua is at the Pond in Central Park playing with a remote control rental boats. It was boat 61 which I took a picture of recently when I was in the area.
It’s really strange to see so much familar in a movie - especially one like that.
Because I’m telling you Joshua is a one a scary kid.
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July 17, 2007 at 11:51 pm
Joy T.
I just watched the trailer. Love it. I’m not sure if it will play here in Edmonton, Alberta. Maybe. I’ll have to keep my eye out for it. The scarier the better for me. And not the Chainsaw, bite my own arm off kind of crap. I love the stuff that messes with the mind :o)
July 18, 2007 at 6:52 am
sognatrice
I love those kinds of films too–always have. It’s so strange that kids can be so creepy, but I’ll never forget the look in little Gabe’s eyes in Pet Semetary. Eek!
July 18, 2007 at 3:14 pm
JennieBoo
I saw a synopsis of this movie in People, I think. It looks spooky.
I am also a fan of The Bad Seed and The Omen.
I’m going to go see it so I can pick out your boat!
July 18, 2007 at 4:54 pm
Mon
I wondered if that movie was any good! awesome!
That would be so awesome to know every place in a movie!
I got super excited because the notebook was shot in places in SC where I had only visited. Big whoop compared to your story!
July 18, 2007 at 8:58 pm
lissa
Don’t care much for horror/thrillers. There’s another movie called Joshua also, from 2002 starring Tony Goldwyn- not a thriller but a very nice story about faith. I really enjoy it and thought you should check it out on DVD. More info at the link below.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0271582/