Fresh
A tense, psychological study of evil!
Bob Fenster, Arizona Republic
Apt Pupil
If you don't believe in the existence of evil, you've got a lot to learn
1998 · 1h 47m · R
Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Bryan Singer
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Apt Pupil
Overview
One day in 1984, Todd Bowden, a brilliant high school boy fascinated by the history of Nazism, stumbles across an old man whose appearance resembles that of Kurt Dussander, a wanted Nazi war criminal. A month later, Todd decides to knock on his door.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
54%
Tomatometer
Fresh
A creepy, well-acted story of contagious evil!
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Fresh
Apt Pupil is a welcome attempt to reclaim the horror film genre from teen-driven slasher flick formulas!
Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald
Rotten
The most disappointing thing about Apt Pupil is the lack of sustained tension generated by director Bryan Singer.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Fresh
Apt Pupil is most compelling for its moral dimension.
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
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