Top 10 Horror Films About Childbirth

Description: While not strictly about childbirth, the film's premise involves the birth of the Antichrist, making it a chilling exploration of the fears surrounding the arrival of a child.

Fact: The film was so convincing that it led to several real-life incidents where people believed they were in the presence of the devil. The movie also spawned a franchise including sequels and a remake.

Description: While primarily about psychic abilities, the film includes a subplot where the protagonist's girlfriend gives birth to a child with supernatural implications.

Fact: Directed by David Cronenberg, this film also stars Christopher Walken, known for his intense performances.

Description: While the film focuses on demonic possession, it includes scenes of the protagonist's mother giving birth, tying into themes of innocence and the supernatural.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life case of Anneliese Michel, whose story also inspired several other horror films.

Description: A French horror film where a pregnant woman is terrorized by a mysterious woman who wants her unborn child, creating a tense and horrifying home invasion scenario.

Fact: The film was remade in English in 2016, but the original remains a cult classic for its intense atmosphere and graphic scenes.

Description: Although not centered on childbirth, it involves a family moving into a haunted house where a son undergoes cancer treatment, leading to supernatural events linked to his condition.

Fact: The film is loosely based on real events, though the connection to childbirth is more thematic, focusing on the fear of losing a child.

Description: A dark comedy-horror where a pregnant woman, driven by the voice of her unborn child, goes on a killing spree, blending humor with horror in a unique narrative.

Fact: The film was written, directed by, and stars Alice Lowe, who was actually pregnant during filming, adding an extra layer of realism to the performance.

Description: While not directly about childbirth, it deals with the supernatural consequences of a twin absorbed in the womb, exploring themes of possession and the fear of what might be born.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Gary Oldman, who plays a Rabbi helping the protagonist deal with the supernatural occurrences.

Description: This classic horror film follows Rosemary as she becomes pregnant under mysterious and sinister circumstances, leading to a terrifying revelation about her unborn child.

Fact: The film was based on Ira Levin's novel, and its director, Roman Polanski, was later involved in a real-life tragedy that eerily mirrored the film's themes.

Description: David Cronenberg's film explores the physical manifestation of psychological trauma through childbirth, with a woman giving birth to monstrous children as a result of experimental therapy.

Fact: The film was controversial for its graphic depiction of childbirth and its exploration of the mother-child bond.

Description: This experimental horror film by Jane Arden delves into the psychological and physical horrors of childbirth and mental health, offering a raw and unsettling experience.

Fact: The film was banned in the UK for a time due to its controversial content and depiction of mental illness.