Towson University the Boy Movie Analysis Essay

Hollywood Film Critique

A lot of what we see portrayed in movies may not based in reality, which can lead to confusion about psychological disorders. Select the following films and review the film from the view of a Psychology student. You must provide a summation of the selected movie and discuss it from a psychological viewpoint. You should explain and discuss the mental illness depicted in the film. Based on your knowledge from class and your test, determine if the film accurately depicts the disorder identified or if it is flawed. Be sure to discuss the observable behaviors that are consistent with the disorder. This is a review based on psychological information provided in the textbook and/or lecture. This should be a concise 3-4 page paper, not an overview of what you think about the movie in general. No sources in addition to the textbook are required.

The Boy (2015)

Address the psychological transformation that occurs over the course of time with Ted Henley. Address is upbringing, his family dynamics, and what lead to psychopathic behaviors to emerge. Use external resources if possible to address your assertions.

Written Assignment-Movie Review

The Boy (2015)

“An intimate portrait of a 9-year-old sociopath’s growing fascination with death.”

https://www.nbc.com/syfy-movies/video/the-boy/3713061

PLEASE WRITE A 3-5 PAGE (TYPED/DOUBLE SPACED) RESPONSE TO THE FILM

PROVIDE AN OBSERVATION ON THE FOLLOWING:

THE CHILD’S UPBRINGING/DEVELOPMENT

ATTACHMENT-DETACHMENT CHALLENGES

FAMILY DYNAMICS

DEVELOPMENT OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

IMPACT OF SOCIALIZATION AND LACK THEREOF

ENVIRONMENT ISSUES OR CHALLENGES

HOW HIS ACTIONS REINFORCE FURTHER BEHAVIORS

MORAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES

POTENTIAL FUTURE OUTCOMES AND ACTIONS