31 Day Horror Challenge Day Twenty One: The Baby(1973)

The Baby is a bizarre, absurd and very disturbing film that has left me somewhat speechless due to its shocking nature.  Not many films have a lasting effect like this one does.  I would not recommend it if you are easily disturbed.

A social worker becomes interested in a very special case.  At first glance, the family looks normal with a mother, two daughters and a baby in diapers and a crib.  The only problem is that the baby is 20 years old.  The social worker becomes somewhat obsessed with the case when she comes to believe that the family is forcing the baby to stay in this state of mind using torture.  It leads to a crazy twist ending that you won’t see coming from a mile away.

This is a very well done film with a script that will keep you guessing.  Like I said, the subject matter is disturbing, insane and extremely bizarre.  See it if you think you can handle it.

8/10 stars.