The Bloody Child
1996, English. Directed by Nina Menkes.
An interior of violence.
This film was inspired by a real event—a young US Marine, recently back from the Gulf War, was found digging a grave for his murdered wife in the middle of the California Mojave.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Bloody Child is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India.
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- Released
- 26 October 1996
- Country
- United States of America
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The Bloody Child runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Bloody Child have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Bloody Child on?
The Bloody Child is streaming on DocAlliance Films in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bloody Child?
If you liked The Bloody Child, try Hounddog, The Safety of Objects, Lucky Them.
Who directed The Bloody Child?
The Bloody Child (1996) was directed by Nina Menkes and stars Tinka Menkes, Sherry Sibley, Russ Little.