The Holy Boy
Released just last year. The Holy Boy is a horror film. directed by Paolo Strippoli. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, and Paolo Pierobon
Synopsis
A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their pain by a lonely boy born with the power to heal one's soul just by hugging them. Trying to rescue him from this madness, the man unleashes his dark side.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 17, 2025
4 months ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (71 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$377.9K
0.1x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Michele Riondino
as Sergio Rossetti
Giulio Feltri
as Matteo Corbin
Paolo Pierobon
as Mauro Corbin
Romana Maggiora Vergano
as Michela
Sergio Romano
as Pichler
Anna Bellato
as Anna
Sandra Toffolatti
as Elisabetta Gengo
Roberto Citran
as Don Attilio
Gabriele Benedetti
as Franco
Diego Nardini
as Lorenzo Berni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $4,025,000
- Revenue
- $377,925
Production Companies
- Nightswim
- Fandango
- Vision Distribution
- MiC
- Lazio Cinema International
- Fondo Audiovisivo FVG
- SPOK Films
- Sky
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Holy Boy about?
A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their p...
Who directed The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy was directed by Paolo Strippoli.
How long is The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Holy Boy released?
The Holy Boy was released on September 17, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Holy Boy?
The main cast of The Holy Boy includes Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri, Paolo Pierobon, Romana Maggiora Vergano, Sergio Romano.