Highest-Rated Movies about 'Childhood Fears'

The Babadook (2014), It (1990), It: Chapter Two (2019), Parents (1989), Child's Play (2019), Possum (2018), The Hole (2009), Under the Bed (2012) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Childhood Fears movies.

#1. The Babadook (2014)

Storyline: Amelia, who lost her husband in a car crash on the way to give birth to Samuel, their only child, struggles to cope with her fate as a single mom. Samuel's constant fear of monsters and violent reaction to overcome the fear doesn't help her cause either, which makes her friends become distant. When things can not get any worse, they read a strange book in their house about the 'Babadook' monster that hides in the dark areas of their house. Even Amelia seems to feel the effect of Babadook and desperately tries in vain to destroy the book. The nightmarish experiences the two encounter form the rest of the story.

Plot Keywords: horror, psychological thriller, supernatural, monster, motherhood, grief, mental health ...

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#4. Parents (1989)

Storyline: Michael Laemie (played by Brian Madorsky) is a young boy living in a typical 1950's suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Especially his father, Nick Laemie (played by Randy Quaid). Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.—Jeff Mercer <riffer@afn.org>

Plot Keywords: horror, comedy, black comedy, cannibalism, suburban life, family secrets, psychological thriller ...

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#5. Child's Play (2019)

Storyline: After moving to a new city, young Andy Barclay receives a special present from his mother -- a seemingly innocent Buddi doll that becomes his best friend. When the doll suddenly takes on a life of its own, Andy unites with other neighborhood children to stop the sinister toy from wreaking bloody havoc.

Plot Keywords: horror, thriller, killer doll, artificial intelligence, technophobia, serial killer, supernatural ...

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#7. The Hole (2009)

Storyline: Susan and her sons Dane and Lucas Thompson move from Brooklyn to Bensonville, in the countryside. Dane is upset with the constant changes of address and the family has lived in many cities. Lucas and Dane befriend their next door neighbor, the gorgeous Julie and the brothers find a bottomless hole in the basement of their house locked with several padlocks. They take the locks off and soon they are haunted by their darkest fears. Further, they believe that the hole might be a gateway to hell.

Plot Keywords: horror, thriller, mystery, teen, supernatural, dark, psychological terror ...

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#9. Boogeyman (2005)

Storyline: Every culture has one - The horrible monster fueling young children's nightmares. But for Tim, the BOGEYMAN still lives in his memories as a creature that devoured his father 16 years earlier. Is the BOGEYMAN real? Or did Tim make him up to explain why his father abandoned his family? The answer lies hidden behind every dark corner and half-opened closet of his childhood home - A place he must return to and face the chilling unanswered questions... Does the BOGEYMAN really exist?

Plot Keywords: horror, suspense, supernatural, psychological thriller, monster, dark, childhood fears ...

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