Apprentice to Murder
Teens

Apprentice to Murder

Best from age 14 · PG-13 · 1988 · 97 min

Apprentice to Murder

In 1920s Pennsylvania, a teenage boy falls under the influence of a charismatic but dangerous "doctor" who claims to be a messenger of God. The boy soon discovers the man has sinister intentions, leading to a dark and mysterious journey. Based on a true, unsettling story, this film explores themes of manipulation and belief.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

5/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

3/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Strong

6/10

Heads up

  • Portrayal of a charismatic cult-like figure
  • Instances of implied violence and death
  • Some unsettling or disturbing imagery

Models well

  • The dangers of manipulation
  • Questioning authority
  • The importance of critical thinking

Talk about it after

  • The difference between faith and fanaticism
  • How to recognize and resist peer pressure
  • The real-life events that inspired the film
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Cast & crew

Apprentice to Murder (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]