The read
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever scared. And it's easily scared.
Ratings
IMDb5.8/10
Metacritic72/100
Critics rate it 14 points higher than audiences do.
228 audience votes
Key crew
- Larry CohenDirector
- Larry CohenWriter
- Bernard HerrmannOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John P. RyanFrank Davis
- Sharon FarrellLenore Davis
- Andrew DugganThe Professor
- Guy StockwellBob Clayton
- James DixonLt. Perkins
- Michael AnsaraThe Captain
- Robert EmhardtThe Executive
- William Wellman Jr.Charley
- Shamus LockeThe Doctor
- Nancy BurnettNurse
- Daniel HolzmanChris
- Diana HaleSecretary
Stills
Themes
babypregnancymutanthomicidal babydevilremadeabsurdghoulish