Childbirth, often portrayed as a beautiful and miraculous event, can also be a source of intense fear and horror in cinema. This curated list dives into the eerie and unsettling aspects of pregnancy and birth, offering a unique blend of horror that explores the fears surrounding this natural process. From supernatural occurrences to psychological terrors, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat, making you question the very essence of life and birth.
Rosemary's Baby (1968)
Description: A classic horror film where a young wife comes to suspect that her neighbors are part of a satanic cult that wants to use her unborn child.
Fact: The film's director, Roman Polanski, was married to Sharon Tate, who was murdered by the Manson Family while pregnant.
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The Omen (1976)
Description: While not explicitly about childbirth, it deals with the aftermath of a child born under mysterious circumstances, hinting at the Antichrist.
Fact: The film's eerie score by Jerry Goldsmith won an Oscar for Best Original Score.
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The Brood (1979)
Description: David Cronenberg's film explores the physical manifestation of psychological trauma, where a woman's rage during therapy results in the birth of monstrous children.
Fact: The film was inspired by Cronenberg's own experiences with his ex-wife's therapy sessions.
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Inside (2007)
Description: A French horror film where a pregnant woman is terrorized by a mysterious woman who wants to take her unborn child by any means necessary.
Fact: The film was remade in English in 2016 with the same title, but it didn't capture the same intensity as the original.
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The Devil Inside (2012)
Description: This found footage horror film follows a woman investigating her mother's involvement in a botched exorcism, leading to a chilling discovery about her own pregnancy.
Fact: The film ends with a website URL, encouraging viewers to seek answers online, which was a novel approach at the time.
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Prevenge (2016)
Description: A dark comedy horror where a pregnant woman, driven by the voice of her unborn child, embarks on a killing spree to avenge her partner's death.
Fact: The film was written and directed by Alice Lowe, who was actually pregnant during the filming.
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The Possession of Hannah Grace (2018)
Description: Although not directly about childbirth, it involves a demonic entity possessing a body, which parallels the horror of an unwanted presence within.
Fact: The film was initially titled "The Heretic" during production.
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It Lives Inside (2018)
Description: A film where a young woman's pregnancy is overshadowed by the presence of a malevolent spirit that wants to claim her unborn child.
Fact: The film was shot in just 15 days, showcasing the director's efficiency.
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The Exorcist III (1990)
Description: While not directly about childbirth, it involves possession and the aftermath of a child's birth, tying into the theme of demonic influence on the innocent.
Fact: The film features a scene where a character gives birth to a demon, which was cut from the theatrical release but included in the director's cut.
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The Unborn (2009)
Description: This film delves into the horror of a woman who discovers she's carrying a demonic fetus, leading to a terrifying journey to save her unborn child from a dark fate.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life case of a woman who believed she was pregnant with the devil's child.
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