The Holy Boy (2025)
Original title: La valle dei sorrisi
The Holy Boy is a 2025 Italian-language horror movie directed by Paolo Strippoli and Jacopo del Giudice, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Michele Riondino, Giulio Feltri and Paolo Pierobon.
A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their pain by a lonely boy born with the power to heal one's soul just by hugging them. Trying to rescue him from this madness, the man unleashes his dark side.
Quick answers
What is The Holy Boy about?
A PE teacher moves to a isolated mountain village where the people appear to live in unshakeable serenity, but soon stumbles across a disturbing ritual. Once a week, the locals are freed of their pain by a lonely boy born with the power to heal one's soul just by hugging them. Trying to rescue him from this madness, the man unleashes his dark side.
When was The Holy Boy released?
The Holy Boy was released on 17 September 2025.
How long is The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy runs 2h 2m.
Who made The Holy Boy?
The Holy Boy was directed by Paolo Strippoli, Jacopo del Giudice and Milo Tissone.
Cast
- Michele Riondino as Sergio Rossetti
- Giulio Feltri as Matteo Corbin
- Paolo Pierobon as Mauro Corbin
- Romana Maggiora Vergano as Michela
- Roberto Citran as Don Attilio
- Sergio Romano as Pichler
- Anna Bellato as Anna
- Sandra Toffolatti as Elisabetta Gengo
- Gabriele Benedetti as Franco
- Diego Nardini as Lorenzo Berni
- Alex Radetic as Coso
- Tatiana Lepore as Signora Berni