The Boy (2015 film)

The Boy is a 2015 American horror film directed by Craig Macneill, written by Clay McLeod Chapman and starring Jared Breeze, David Morse, and Rainn Wilson. The film follows a young boy named Ted who lives with his widowed father, John, at a remote motel. Ted becomes increasingly disturbed and isolated, leading to a series of unsettling events.

The film premiered at South by Southwest on March 14, 2015, and was released in the United States on August 14, 2015, by RLJ Entertainment. While the film features elements of horror and suspense, it is often characterized as a psychological thriller exploring themes of isolation, grief, and the loss of innocence. Its slow-burn narrative and focus on character development distinguish it from more conventional slasher or supernatural horror films.