Much like terrifying alien births, creepy children are a horror movie staple. There’s something about the juxtaposition between their tiny innocence and their menacing actions that is very unsettling—whether they are possessed by something supernatural or just born that way.
There are many well-known little devils in the classic horror canon, like Damien from The Omen and Regan in The Exorcist, but to kick off spooky season this year, we thought we’d turn our eye to more contemporary horror and select some of the creepiest children in modern cinema. These kiddos rightfully earn their place amongst the other horror movie legends whose sweet, youthful demeanors mask sinister intentions. But be warned, the kids are not alright.
