Pregnancy is a time of joy, anticipation, and the miraculous beginning of a new life. However, in the world of horror cinema, this natural process takes a chilling turn. Some filmmakers have delved into the depths of terror, crafting unforgettable movies on the unsettling aspects of pregnancy. These films tap into primal fears, blending the innocence of new life with the macabre. Here are some of the terrifying movies about pregnancy that struck viewers with fear and terror.
La Exorcista (2022)
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In time for trouble, Sister Ophelia makes it to the village of San Ramon, where Father Victor has been at his best trying to keep a demon from possessing a child.
They have two days to keep Sandra and the child safe, after which a demon will be permanently vanquished. Sister Ophelia embarks on a mission to learn how to finally vanquish this demon with the aid of Victor's local right-hand man, Fabian. The excellent possession effects at the start of the movie are very attention-grabbing. La Exorcista was implemented in a much more realistic way.
Inside (2007)
One of the most horrifying, bloody, and relentless horror movies is Inside. This French horror movie by Julien Maury follows Sarah, a young pregnant woman. Just after surviving a horrible car accident, she finds out that her husband didn't make it. She now makes preparations to welcome her baby into the world by herself. One evening, she faces a home invasion by a psychopath, La Femme, who seeks to take her unborn baby.
La Femme is unquestionably one of the most terrifying antagonists, but she is also a depressing and nearly sympathetic figure. The movie employs graphic violence, making it disturbing and shocking for many viewers.
Grace (2009)
ArieScope Pictures
Anchor Bay Entertainment
Based on the short movie of the same name, the plot revolves around a to-be mother, Madeline, who experiences a traumatic stillbirth after an accident. Despite her loss, she decides to carry the baby to term and hopes for a miracle.
However, when the baby is born, it miraculously comes back to life. She names the newborn baby girl, Grace. The catch is that the baby must feed on blood to survive. As the film progresses, Madeline’s relationships become strained as she struggles to protect her child and keep her alive. With its dark and unsettling atmosphere, it explores the complexities of maternal instincts. This horror thriller offers a unique and disturbing take on the genre of horror.
Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
Based on the novel of the same name, the film follows Rosemary, a young woman who moves into an old New York City apartment with her husband, Guy. She becomes acquainted with new neighbors and starts to suspect something sinister within the building. After getting pregnant, her paranoia grows when she experiences strange events.
Rosemary starts to suspect that her neighbors, particularly the cult group called “Castevets.” She believes that this Satanic cult has sinister intentions for her unborn child. Rosemary's Baby is considered a classic in the horror genre. It is praised for its strong, eerie atmosphere and exploration of the horrors that can exist in everyday settings.
Bed Rest (2022)
Many movies show a mentally unstable person experiencing hallucinations, but only a selected few linger in the audience's mind. One of those is Bed Rest. Julie moves to a new city with her husband after losing her first child, a boy. They start a new life there with their second unborn child.
Soon, she starts seeing visions of a little boy and hearing the sounds of a crying baby. The audience is left wondering if these hallucinations are the result of trauma, or maybe something else. However, she starts getting better after taking the medications. With a mundane plot line, this film really fills in when the unexpected happens. It does a decent job of illustrating how a mother's grief causes her to hold on to the past and sometimes even show terrifying physical symptoms.
Still/Born (2017)
Vertical Entertainment
In this psychological thriller, the movie revolves around Mary, a young woman who gave birth to twins. Tragically, one of the twins dies during childbirth, leaving Mary devastated and struggling with grief. As Mary tries to cope with the loss, she begins to suspect that an evil presence is targeting her surviving infant.
Throughout the film, Mary’s sanity is put to the test as she battles a supernatural entity. While trying to convince those around her of the threat it poses. She confronts her worst fears and fights to protect her child from the relentless evil that seems determined to claim them.
Devil’s Due (2014)
Devil’s Due is a found footage-style horror film released in 2014. The movie displays the lives of a newlywed couple, Zach and Samantha. They experience a series of bizarre and disturbing events after Samantha’s unexpected pregnancy.
As her pregnancy progresses, strange occurrences begin happening around her. Zach begins documenting those creepy happenings on video. The footage reveals that Samantha’s pregnancy is not a normal one, but rather something tied to a dark ritual. The elements of supernatural horror and found footage tropes create an atmosphere of terror and suspense, exciting the audience throughout.
Huesera: The Bone Woman (2022)
Valeria is making every effort to conceive. As the film opens, Valeria is pleading with higher powers to help her get pregnant. After finding out the positive news of her pregnancy, she is soon tormented by the bone woman, a supernatural creature. Valeria is being followed by a supernatural being, putting her baby and her family in danger.
As Valeria watches her world crumbles around her, she begins to have second thoughts about becoming a mother. And as the situation becomes more terrifying, the audience also comes to realize that Valeria's desire to become a mother might not stem from her own goals, but rather from what society expects her to do. This film perfectly portrays how motherhood is forced upon women by societal standards and norms.
The Womb (2022)
Opening with the introduction of the Wekesan (Wednesday) curse, the movie follows Wulan, a young pregnant woman. She feels helpless as her boyfriend abandons her to deal with the unintended pregnancy. With the turn of events, she starts living with a family that wants to adopt her unborn child.
The family provided her with a lovely and cozy home and gave her the impression that everything was going to get better. However, things only become strange when she begins having nightmares about a woman one day. Wulan’s surroundings begin to become more and more terrible as the due date approaches. This horror-thriller combination starts off with a strong setup that creates a lot of tension, to the point where the viewer starts to wonder about the morality of the characters.
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