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The Godsend

Play trailer Poster for The Godsend R,  1979,  1h 33m,  Horror Play Trailer Watchlist
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A pregnant stranger (Angela Pleasence) spends the night with a couple (Cyd Hayman, Malcolm Stoddard) and leaves them a bad baby named Bonnie.

Critics Reviews

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Fangoria Jul 30, 2021
Despite being shot almost completely in bright sunshine, it somehow manages to be one of the grimmest, darkest evil child films ever made. Go to Full Review
James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk Apr 1, 2025
3/4
doesn’t plow any new territory, but it does what it does with a steady tenacity that builds with admirable tension Go to Full Review
Emma Wolfe SpookyAstronauts Oct 21, 2020
5/10
Man is it the most frustrating watch because from the very first moment you know what's gonna happen with this kid. It doesn't really provide any tension. Go to Full Review
Dustin Putman TheBluFile.com Jul 13, 2015
2.5/4
"The Godsend" has a rather predictable story trajectory and not much of a payoff, but it is handsomely directed by Gabrielle Beaumont and dramatically riveting. Go to Full Review
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Leia G Jul 21, 2018 Had this been a bit more original it likely would be better remembered but as it stands, it's a decent 'killer kid' movie.
Rey R Jun 10, 2017 Watch the original Omen and skip this film.
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The Godsend

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Cast & Crew

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Gabrielle Beaumont

Director

Cyd Hayman

Kate Marlowe

Malcolm Stoddard

Alan Marlowe

Angela Pleasence

The Stranger

Patrick Barr

Dr. Collins

Wilhelmina Green

Bonnie

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The Godsend

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Movie Info

Synopsis A pregnant stranger (Angela Pleasence) spends the night with a couple (Cyd Hayman, Malcolm Stoddard) and leaves them a bad baby named Bonnie.
Director
Gabrielle Beaumont
Producer
Gabrielle Beaumont
Production Co
Cannon Films
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2016
Runtime
1h 33m
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