Child in the Night

In Seattle, nine year-old Luke Winfield (Elijah Wood) is the only witness to his father's murder at the hands of a rain-slicker wearing killer with a cargo hook. However, the boy fantasizes the murderer as Captain Hook, in an escape from the traumatic reality. Detective T. Bass (Tom Skerritt), who is in charge of the investigation enlists child psychologist, Dr. Hollis (JoBeth Williams) who's failed marriage was caused by her inability to have children. While getting closer to Luke she has an affair with Bass. She also discovers some troubling family secrets ensuring she is next to be slain. Also starring Darren McGavin as Os Winfield, Luke’s Grandfather.