Film

The Fool Killer

All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home

6.8

1h 39m

1965

“All the secret joys, the sudden terrors of being young and free and far from home”

Synopsis

After the Civil War, a southern boy, aged 12, runs away from his foster home, wanders the countryside, and meets various odd characters along the way, including Milo, a mysterious drifter who may or may not be the vengeful "Fool Killer" of folklore.

Director

Servando González

MysteryDramaAdventure

runawayfoster parentsspankingserial killerorphanpreacheraxe murderrunaway childadult child friendshipimpulsive drifteranti-social behaviourrevival meeting