Child in the Night

The secret of a grisly murder, locked in a child's mind.

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Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.

Released: May 1, 1990

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JoBeth Williams

Dr. Hollis

Tom Skerritt

Detective Bass

Season Hubley

Valerie

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