The Prodigy is a 2019 horror movie directed by Nicholas McCarthy and starring Taylor Schilling, Jackson Robert Scott, and Colm Feore. The movie follows a mother, Sarah Blume (played by Schilling) who becomes convinced that her young son, Miles (played by Scott), is being possessed by a malevolent entity.
Miles is a gifted child, with a high IQ and a talent for the piano. However, his behavior becomes increasingly disturbing as he begins to display violent tendencies and starts talking in a different voice. Sarah seeks help from a therapist, who suggests that Miles may be suffering from a split personality disorder. However, Sarah grows convinced that something more sinister is at play.
In her search for answers, Sarah begins to uncover a dark history surrounding her son's birth. She discovers that Miles may be the reincarnation of a notorious serial killer who died just moments before Miles was born. As Sarah delves deeper into the mystery, she realizes that she may be facing an ancient demon that has been manipulating her son's behavior all along.
The Prodigy is a tense and creepy horror movie that explores the concept of demonic possession and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. With strong performances from Schilling and Scott, and a haunting score by Joseph Bishara, The Prodigy is a chilling addition to the horror genre.