Review of The Good Son (1993) by Anneliese S — 01 Nov 2007

I love this movie it creeps me out - they both play such good parts for youngsters!

This review of The Good Son (1993) was written by Anneliese S on 01 Nov 2007.

The Good Son has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Shawn W (1,705) on 21 Dec 2015

Should have been called The Evil Son Culkin is pure evil in this movie...kindda scary just how evil he really is…

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By Jacob T (297) on 19 Jun 2017

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You sit there laughing at Culkin's best comedy ever. If only this movie wasn't supposed to be a horror picture…

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By Tait W (86) on 05 Aug 2013

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