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The Baby
1973 84 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.9
Horror, Thriller
Director: Ted Post
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Description
A social worker who recently lost her husband investigates the strange Wadsworth family. The Wadsworths might not seem too unusual to hear about them at first - consisting of the mother, two grown daughters and the diaper-clad, bottle-sucking baby. The problem is, the baby is twenty-one years old.
Starring
Anjanette Comer
Actor
Ruth Roman
Actor
Marianna Hill
Actor
Key opinion
The Baby is a bizarre, unsettling cult horror film that blends psychological drama with disturbing themes of arrested development. While its unconventional premise and shocking conclusion leave a lasting impression, it serves as a unique entry in 1970s genre cinema.
| Originality | The film utilizes a highly original, bizarre premise that challenges conventional horror expectations. | |
| Acting | David Mooney delivers a committed, strong performance in the physically demanding lead role. | |
| Ending | The conclusion provides a visceral and shocking payoff that cements the film's cult status. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative straddles the line between a character-driven drama about trauma and a suspenseful exploitation horror film, leading to varying expectations regarding the genre experience. |