"The Boy" is a 2016 horror film directed by William Brent Bell. The story revolves around a young woman named Greta who takes a job as a caregiver for an elderly couple's son, Brahms. However, she soon discovers that Brahms is not an ordinary child, but a life-sized doll that the couple treats as their real son. As Greta navigates her new role, she learns about the dark history surrounding Brahms and the couple's obsession with him. The film explores themes of isolation, fear, and the supernatural, leading to a suspenseful climax that reveals the true nature of the doll and its connection to the family.