Als Baby mißbraucht

The hammy acting, the artistic license taken with the story, the goody-two shoes couple who are so full of Christian love, they won't give up on their demonic brat, Cat. The almost-murders (accompanied by "tension" music), the cheesy strip club (with one of the background strippers decked out in a grandma bikini) and the ummm...oh yes, the kids who scream a lot. This film is tedious.

Interesting: based on a true story....it was like "The Bad Seed" but with logical explanation given for the Child's behavior. Kind of left you hanging at the end". I give it two stars.

Okay, so this review comes several years after the movie aired, but after reading the other comments, I had to say something. First off, it seems only Mr. Puskar knows the story behind this movie. Yes, it was based on a true story. It originally aired as an HBO documentary back in 1989. It interviewed the real Catherine (Cat), and the foster parents. To Marcella, who said it was "fairly realistic", well I hope so, since it actually happened! But then when true stories are "Hollywoodized"... And for Melissa, who apparently didn't pay much attention to the movie, they didn't "choose a name that rhymed with brat", Cat was the girl's real name (obviously short for Catherine). Didn't the movie, at one point, state that it was based on a true story? I seem to remember that. Anyway, the original HBO presentation was just incredible, it left a lasting impression on me. Although, the movie didn't come close to the documentary, it was still pretty good.

I really enjoyed this movie a lot. Mel Harris was brilliant and Dwight Schulz well known for his role on Star Trek The Next Generation as insecure Barclay and even more well known for his role with Mr T and co really shows another side to his abilities in this film. He is an amazing actor who shines in any role and is particularly good in these kind of drama movies i have found. In all an Excellent TV movie and just the thing if you enjoy a good drama. Not an Hollywood blockbuster by any stretch of the imagination but its not supposed to be. If your thinking of buying this movie I would definitely suggest watching it first via a rental store or catching it when its on television. Highley recommended for all those lovers of TV drama movies with a real life feel. I would definitely watch it again if it came on TV.

The good son and child of rage are the same movie, only this is the good daughter, but this girl was abused by a drunken tyrant of a father. Maybe they should tell us what little Cathrine grew up to be. If everyone were like her, all the jails would be full. I want information on how that girl's doing, since this was a true story and all. YES, it is a chick flick, so what? Lifetime is a women's network. I hope her sessions worked out OK, and I hope her brother isn't afraid of her anymore. Unlike the good son, her mom doesn't drop her off a cliff. Child of rage is boring, but parents really need to see it and get help for their raging kids.