Slaughter of the Innocents (1993)

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A seasoned FBI Agent's child-genius son assists him on catching a child-killer, a schizophrenic mohab nut who believes he's been chosen by god to be a new Noah.

Film Overview
"Slaughter of the Innocents" is a captivating thriller, crime film launched in 1993. It was directed by James Glickenhaus and starred Scott Glenn, Aaron Eckhart, and Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus. The plot focuses on the efforts of an FBI representative to solve a serial murder case, with an unexpected twist when his genius young son becomes involved in discovering the killer.

Plot Summary
The film centers on the life of FBI Agent Stephen Broderick (Scott Glenn) and his prodigious son, Jesse (played by the director's child, Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus). The young kid is a computer whizz and has a sensational understanding of criminal psychology. Jesse accompanies his daddy to criminal activity scenes, engaging in in-depth analyses of collected evidence.

The story acquires momentum when fast, the father-son duo is contacted us to examine a freakish criminal activity scene where a woman has been brutally eliminated and her young boy disappeared. This sinister criminal activity appears to be gotten in touch with a recent string of murders dedicated by an offender known as the 'Mine Master'. Being marked as an innovative folklore professional, the 'Mine Master' uses distinct biblical themes for his vicious murders.

Examination Discovery
Jesse Broderick's impressive intelligence becomes main to the plot as he connects subtle ideas and memories, enabling him to help his dad in deciphering the mystery. Jesse's extraordinary crime-solving capability ends up being essential in determining the place of the 'Mine Master'. Concurrently, he also reveals another terrible piece of evidence that a widely known, caring religious leader, Reverend Olmstead, is involved in child trafficking.

Climax
The movie reaches its climax when Jesse, meaning to protect proof against Reverend Olmstead, puts himself in risk by slipping into the Reverend's premises where he discovers various kids cooped. He ends up being recorded himself, leading to a dramatic rescue mission by his daddy. On the other hand, in a parallel story, Stephen has actually traced the 'Mine Master' and is engaged in a thrilling conflict to end the killing spree.

Resolution
In the exhilarating conclusion, Stephen prospers in eliminating the 'Mine Master', saving his endangered boy from Reverend Olmstead's clutches, and saving many innocent children from captivity. The movie ends with the audiences admiring Jesse's bravery and intelligence and Stephen's guts and dedication as a dad and an FBI agent.

Conclusion
"Slaughter of the Innocents" is an engrossing thriller, with other styles like familial ties and using innovation included. It thoroughly checks out criminal psychology, challenging the audience's understandings. The bond in between Stephen and Jesse includes emotional depth to the storyline, making it not simply a heart-pounding thriller but a story of a father and boy's durability and love.

Top Cast

  • Scott Glenn (small)
    Scott Glenn
    Stephen Broderick
  • Jesse Cameron-Glickenhaus
    Jesse Broderick
  • Sheila Tousey (small)
    Sheila Tousey
    Agent Lemar
  • Darlanne Fluegel (small)
    Darlanne Fluegel
    Susan Broderick
  • Zitto Kazann
    Mordecai Booth
  • Aaron Eckhart (small)
    Aaron Eckhart
    Ken Reynolds
  • Armin Shimerman (small)
    Armin Shimerman
    Dr. Mort Seger
  • Kevin Sorbo (small)
    Kevin Sorbo
    John Willison
  • Terri Hawkes (small)
    Terri Hawkes
    Ellen Jenkins
  • Linden Ashby (small)
    Linden Ashby
    Officer Olmon
  • Jan Broberg (small)
    Jan Broberg
    Cindy Lockerby (as Jan Gardner)