Unveiling ‘The Baby in the Basket’: A Dark Twist on a Biblical Tale

Imagine blending ‘The First Omen’ with World War II-era Scotland, and what do you get? A chilling new horror flick called ‘The Baby in the Basket’! While the presence of Nazis isn’t confirmed, the movie unfolds amidst the chaos of wartime in a Scottish monastery. What’s certain is the spine-tingling religious terror that awaits, teased by eerie images unveiled by Bloody Disgusting.

Drawing parallels to the Biblical tale of Moses, the story begins with a mysterious infant found on the monastery steps during a stormy night. As the sisters take in the baby, they soon realise this isn’t an ordinary child—it could be the spawn of Satan himself.

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The Baby in the Basket
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The released images capture the nuns confronting the demonic presence amidst the monastery’s turmoil. With terrified expressions and intense discussions, they grapple with the chilling reality of the demon baby. 

The movie promises a gothic horror experience, featuring a talented cast including Amber Doig-Thorne, Lisa Riesner, Michaela Longden, Elle O’Hara, Paul Barber, Annabelle Lanyon, Nathan Shepka, and Maryam d’Abo. Directed by Nathan Shepka and Andy Crane, and written by Tom Jolliffe, the film is a production of Flickering Myth.

While no trailer or release date has been announced yet, anticipation for ‘The Baby in the Basket’ continues to build among horror enthusiasts.

– Farheen Ali 

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