Apt Pupil

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Ed B. @EdLee Jan 11, 2026 Stephen Kings , Apt Pupil, story is an intriguing and compelling thriller. A story of extortion and psychological warfare between a high school boy, and an older man, who the teen recognizes as a former WWII German officer. Great acting and some good thrills. See more

Margaret T @Margaret47 Feb 25, 2025 A decent film that doesn't dare to go where the novella goes. It's clear in King's story that Todd is a very screwed up kid well before he meets Denker. He's probably a burgeoning sociopath, and his interest in holocaust material is largely sadistic. (Especially disturbing because novella Todd is only 13.) This kinship between two psychopaths (although they hate each other, there's a grudging respect) is what makes the story interesting. In the film, Todd just seems very curious, doesn't realise what he's getting into, and ends up warped by Denker's influence. A safer and more commercially palatable choice but way less interesting. See more

Katy T @RT50655206 Jan 23, 2025 Ian McKellen is believable in his role and this performance carries the film. An okay movie. See more

Teddy B @RT38636458 Dec 7, 2024 King's novella ties the elements of the story together tighter, but for what it is 'Apt Pupil' is an exceedingly disturbing film thanks to the strong writing of its source material. See more

Anton H @RT23886119 Nov 8, 2024 As disturbing as many of its scenes can be, this one is consistently captivating, and leaves the audience desperate to find out just what will happen next. An excellent and suspenseful thriller. See more

Mortal T @Kostas871 Jul 9, 2024 The movie drags a little longer than it should and also the plot does not keep you interested after a while. Nothing to think twice about. See more

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