Apt Pupil
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Apt Pupil

A boy blackmails his neighbor after suspecting him to be a Nazi war criminal.

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In Apt Pupil (1998), a gripping psychological thriller directed by Bryan Singer, a high school student named Todd Bowden becomes fixated on the Holocaust and suspects his elderly neighbor, Arthur Denker, of being a Nazi war criminal. Todd embarks on a dangerous path by blackmailing Arthur, demanding that he shares his horrific experiences during the war. As Arthur reluctantly complies, Todd's obsession takes a dark turn, spiraling them both into a twisted and unsettling relationship.

In this gripping film, the narrative explores the consequences of Todd's curiosity and Arthur's haunting past. Adapted from a novella by Stephen King, Apt Pupil delves into deeply disturbing themes of guilt, manipulation, and the corruptibility of human nature.

As tensions rise, Todd's relentless pursuit of the truth begins to consume him, blurring the lines between reality and madness. As the story unfolds, the audience is drawn deeper into the psychological battle between the two characters as they discover unsettling facets of each other's personalities.

Filled with suspense and psychological complexity, Apt Pupil navigates the chilling depths of the human psyche, leaving viewers questioning the dark potential that lies within us all. With stellar performances from Ian McKellen as Arthur Denker and Brad Renfro as Todd Bowden, this film offers a thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of obsessive curiosity and the dangers of unearthing buried secrets.

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Apt Pupil

Release Date:

23 Oct 1998

Writers:

Stephen King, Brandon Boyce

Awards:

6 wins & 10 nominations

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