The Fool Killer (1965)

Plot

Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, a 12-year-old southern boy escapes his foster home and embarks on a journey through the rural landscape. Along his path, he encounters a host of eccentric individuals, including Milo, an enigmatic drifter whose true identity remains ambiguous. Is he the legendary "Fool Killer," a figure from local folklore with a reputation for vengeance? As the boy navigates this strange world, he grapples with the complexities of his own identity and the haunting tales that shape his understanding of right and wrong.