Detective Films About Foster Parents

Description: Though not strictly about foster parents, this classic horror film involves a couple who adopt a child who turns out to be the Antichrist. The detective elements come into play as they uncover the truth behind their son's identity.

Fact: The film was nominated for two Academy Awards and spawned several sequels. The eerie score by Jerry Goldsmith won an Oscar.

Description: A psychological thriller where a nanny with a vendetta infiltrates a family, posing as a foster parent. The detective work is done by the mother as she uncovers the nanny's true intentions.

Fact: The film was a box office success, grossing over $88 million worldwide, and it was one of the first films to explore the theme of a nanny's betrayal in depth.

Description: A boy discovers his cousin's sinister side after being sent to live with his aunt and uncle. This film explores the dark side of childhood and the detective work of a child trying to protect his family.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a sequel to "The Bad Seed" but evolved into its own story. It was also one of Macaulay Culkin's last major roles before his hiatus from acting.

Description: While not directly about foster parents, this film features a lawyer who, after moving to New York with his wife, uncovers a sinister plot involving his new boss. The detective aspect comes from unraveling the supernatural elements of his situation.

Fact: Al Pacino's performance as the devil was critically acclaimed, and the film's ending was changed for the British release to be less ambiguous.

Description: While not about foster parents, this film involves a child psychologist who helps a boy who sees dead people, leading to a detective-like investigation into the boy's claims.

Fact: The film's twist ending was kept a secret, and it was one of the highest-grossing films of

Description: A gothic horror film where a woman living in a secluded house with her children hires new servants, only to discover eerie secrets about her home. The detective elements come from her investigation into the supernatural occurrences.

Fact: The film was shot in Spain, and the house used for filming was built specifically for the movie.

Description: A hospice nurse takes a job at a plantation home where she discovers the dark history of hoodoo and the secrets of the family she's caring for, leading to a detective-like unraveling of the truth.

Fact: The film was shot in New Orleans, and the house used was the Felicity Plantation, which was also used in "Interview with the Vampire."

Description: This film follows a couple who adopt a seemingly perfect child, only to discover her dark secrets. It's a chilling tale of adoption gone wrong, with a detective twist as the parents unravel the mystery of their new daughter.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of Barbora Skrlova, a woman who posed as a 13-year-old boy. The ending was changed for the British release to be less ambiguous.

Description: A man who adopts new identities and marries into families, only to kill them when they disappoint him. The film follows the detective work of his stepdaughter as she uncovers his past.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life crimes of John List, who killed his family and assumed a new identity.

Description: A woman returns to her childhood orphanage to open a home for disabled children, but her son goes missing, leading to a detective-like search for him and uncovering the orphanage's dark past.

Fact: The film was Spain's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 80th Academy Awards.