Mark is placed in foster care with his uncle after the death of his mother and becomes friends with his cousin Henry, who is ostensibly a well-behaved child but in reality is a creepy little devil who not only sets out to murder his own sister and mother, but also tries to pin all the crimes on Mark.
This movie was shown at the CZT Theater, and child star Macaulay Culkin gives an impressive performance in this film, showing how a child can go to extremes in an environment where he lacks love and attention.
1993 / USA / Drama Thriller / Joseph Ruben / Macaulay Culkin Elijah Wood
Plot Synopsis:
The sudden death of his mother leaves Mark (ElijahWood) a poor child with no one to care for him. His father, who has been busy with his work, fosters Mark in the home of his Uncle Wallace (Daniel Hugh Kelly), and in doing so, Uncle Wallace’s son, Henry (Macaulay Culkin) becomes Mark’s best friend.
Henry is a good boy in everyone’s eyes, but as time goes by, the smart and sensitive Mark discovers Henry’s dark and evil heart.
To Mark’s shock, Henry attempts to murder his sister Connie (Quinn Culkin) and mother Susan (Wendy Crewson).
Mark tries to expose Henry’s true colors, but no one believes him and instead sees him as a bad boy. Anxious, Mark decides to take matters into his own hands and sabotage Henry’s plans.
