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The Girl Next Door

9 Ratings: 4.2

A movie directed by Gregory Wilson

Based on the novel by acclaimed author Jack Ketchum,The Girl Next Doordraws its nerve-wracking power from a real-life horror show--the torture of Sylvia Likens and her sister by Gertrude Baniszewski and her offspring in the mid-1960s (the case also … see full wiki

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Cast: Mark Margolis, William Atherton, Kevin Chamberlin, Blanche Baker, Blythe Auffarth, Dean Faulkenberry, see all

Director: Gregory Wilson

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Release Date: 17 October 2008 (Italy)

MPAA Rating: R

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review by A1CJonathanLane. January 31, 2010

Human Brutality Know's no Bounds

WARNING, contains spoilers. Who is worse; the abuser who uses their position of power to torture and maim innocent people, or the person who sits idly by and allows the abuse to continue? How can I possibly review a movie like The Girl Next Door? I've been sitting in front of my computer screen for the last thirty minutes, knowing that I have to write something about this film but unable to do so. How can I write about the shocking nature … more

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review by SusiDee34. July 03, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

The Girl Next Door - 2007

Pros: extremely disturbing but true account, Baker was terrifying Cons: ... The Bottom Line: "Hallelujah, hallelujah God bless the child who suffers" ~Shania Twain Today I had the unfortunate experience of watching The Girl Next Door which was adapted to screen by Daniel Farrands & Philip Nutman from the book by Jack Ketchum. This is a surrealistic take on a coming of age movie like Stand … more

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review by woopak_the_thrill. December 25, 2008

posted in Movie Hype

4 ½ Stars: A Harrowing Look at the Destruction of Innocence

THE GIRL NEXT DOOR is a film based on Jack Ketchum's novel, which is based on true events. I've seen a lot of horror films in my time, and I have to say that the scariest ones are always the ones that hit close to home. When you read the newspaper, watch the news, you sometimes see and hear things that are almost unbelievable that humanity can sink into such aberrations. This film borders around the line between exploitation and voyeurism, but believe me, "The Girl Next Door is a realistic, disturbing … more

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review by MzJen_2_review. February 11, 2008

posted in Movie Hype

This is a great film but this movie just piss me off.

Talk about being numb to your seat. Even though I've been warned I was still angered by it. I never cuss and fuss so much towards a film in my life. As a parent I was totally appalled of all the actions that took place towards the sisters. Just because your (Ruth) life ended up bad doesn't mean you can take it upon a child. She's lucky I didn't bump into her in the streets but fortunately enough she got what she deserves. In the beginning of this film, it revolves around David (played as an adult … more

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