Bless the Child

During the bustling Christmas season in wintry New York City, psychiatric nurse Maggie O'Connor finds an infant left on her doorstep. The baby, Cody, is the daughter of Maggie's troubled sister Jenna, a heroin addict, and this unexpected arrival turns Maggie's life upside down as she embraces her new role as a mother.

As Maggie dedicates herself to raising Cody, she begins to notice unusual signs indicating that Cody may be on the autism spectrum. Fueled by her instincts and caregiver experience, Maggie becomes determined to investigate her concerns more deeply, challenging the traditional views on childhood development.

Cody's early years are marked by astonishing telekinetic feats that astonish her caretakers at a special-needs school. These abilities create a mix of wonder and apprehension among the nuns at the Brooklyn Catholic school, setting the stage for the challenges ahead.

As the holiday festivities turn into the new year, a wave of child abductions and murders terrifies the city. Each victim bears an eerie occult symbol, leading to fear and speculation in a city already on edge amid the Christmas hustle.

FBI Special Agent John Travis, a man with a dark past as a former seminary student, joins the investigation into the recent crimes. His arrival adds a layer of complexity to the case, as he begins to uncover unsettling connections to Cody's unique birthdate and age.

While working in the hospital, Maggie encounters Cheri, a young woman battling addiction. Cheri cryptically warns Maggie about Cody's extraordinary nature and urges her to protect Cody from a looming malevolence, sending shivers down Maggie’s spine.

At a local church, a moment of peace is shattered when votive candles spontaneously ignite around Cody. This supernatural event heightens Maggie's fears and raises suspicions for both her and the authorities investigating the mystery.

Maggie's estranged sister Jenna resurfaces, now clean and married to Eric Stark, a shifty self-help guru associated with the New Dawn Foundation. Despite the apparent reconciliation, Maggie is alarmed by changes in Jenna's demeanor and the enigmatic influence of her new husband.

Maggie's worst fears materialize when Jenna and Eric kidnap Cody, plunging Maggie into a frantic search to reclaim her niece. With determination and desperation, she reaches out for help, catching the attention of Agent Travis.

Determined to uncover the truth about the New Dawn Foundation, Maggie visits one of their centers. Here, she confronts Cheri again, who reveals the cult's malicious intent—targeting children for a horrific agenda, and hints that Cody is central to their plans.

Cheri shares that Cody is destined to be a 'beacon of hope,' revealing grim circumstances for those who defy the New Dawn. This revelation deepens Maggie's resolve to protect Cody at all costs, as danger looms around them.

As Cheri's prophetic warnings come to light, she becomes a target of Eric's followers. Ultimately, she meets a tragic end in a subway tunnel, leaving Maggie haunted by the dangers that surround her and Cody.

Maggie tracks down the New Dawn group holding Cody, leading her to a decrepit building in Queens. In a heart-stopping moment, she confronts Eric at gunpoint, but is knocked unconscious by his henchman, Stuart.

Maggie wakes up to find herself in a high-speed chase, aided by a mysterious savior who intervenes at just the right moment. She narrowly avoids disaster as they attempt to escape from Eric and his cult followers.

In the final moments, just as darkness seems to envelop them, Cody stands her ground against an imminent threat. Using her powers, she freezes a would-be attacker in fear, symbolizing her inner strength and hope as the cycle of violence begins to shatter.