Drama,Thriller,Horror
United States of America
The Good Son is a thriller movie that was released in 1993. Directed by Joseph Ruben, the movie features young actors Macaulay Culkin and Elijah Wood in the lead roles. The film tells the story of a young boy named Mark Evans (played by Wood) who stays with his aunt and uncle after his mother dies. There, he befriends his cousin Henry (played by Culkin), who seems to be a loving and caring boy at first.
However, as time passes, Mark starts noticing strange things about Henry's behavior. He discovers that Henry has killed his younger brother in the past, and is now plotting to kill Mark's younger sister. Mark tries to warn his family about Henry's psychotic behavior, but they don't believe him. The movie culminates in a tense showdown between Mark and Henry, which ultimately leads to Henry's downfall.
Throughout the movie, The Good Son explores themes of family, loyalty, and morality. Mark struggles to balance his loyalty to his cousin with his sense of right and wrong, ultimately coming to the realization that he must do what is necessary to protect his loved ones. The film's suspenseful plot and strong performances by its young cast have made it a cult classic in the thriller genre.
