Chained
A serial killer kidnaps a young boy after murdering his mother, then raises him to be his accomplice. After years in captivity, the boy must choose between escaping or following in his captor's bloody footprints.
Release Year
2012
Runtime
94 min
Audience Score
6.9
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Drama
Story Snapshot
A serial killer kidnaps a young boy after murdering his mother, then raises him to be his accomplice. After years in captivity, the boy must choose between escaping or following in his captor's bloody footprints.
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Chained is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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