The official trailer for The Prodigy (2019) introduces a chilling psychological horror that will leave you questioning what’s real and what’s not. With a captivating and eerie premise, the film brings us into the world of a young boy, Miles, whose extraordinary intelligence comes with a dark and disturbing side.
The trailer sets the tone early, showing Miles as a child prodigy, but there’s something sinister beneath the surface. As his brilliance grows, so do his increasingly erratic and violent behaviors. His mother, played by the talented Taylor Schilling, becomes desperate to uncover the truth behind his disturbing actions. Is Miles just an extremely gifted child, or is something more sinister at play—perhaps the influence of a past life?
The visuals are sharp and unsettling, perfectly complementing the growing sense of dread that builds throughout the trailer. The film mixes tension and horror seamlessly, using the quiet, eerie moments to make the audience feel the rising terror. The combination of psychological suspense and supernatural elements makes The Prodigy both thrilling and terrifying, as it explores the dark side of genius.
Jackson Robert Scott, who plays Miles, delivers a performance that is both unsettling and captivating. His portrayal of a boy teetering on the edge of brilliance and madness is chilling and impressive, making him one of the standout elements of the film. His relationship with his mother is central to the emotional weight of the story, as her love and fear for her son collide in unexpected ways.