Scream Baby Scream
Scream Baby Scream

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Scream Baby Scream

1969
Movie
83 min
English

A psycho artist kidnaps models and slices up their faces to create new mutant models.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jon OrderGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman, haunted by the death of her mother, inherits a large estate. However, she soon discovers that the house is filled with unsettling occurrences and sinister secrets. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she finds herself targeted by a shadowy figure with a vendetta, blurring the lines between reality and madness.

Critical Reception

Scream Baby Scream is a lesser-known entry in the giallo-adjacent horror genre of the late 60s. While it attempts to build suspense and atmosphere, it is often hampered by a convoluted plot and uneven pacing. Critical reception was generally lukewarm, with some appreciating its attempts at psychological horror and others finding it to be an uninspired and confusing thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with its narrative coherence, leaving many plot points underdeveloped.

  • Despite some atmospheric moments, the suspense often falters due to pacing issues.

  • The performances are generally solid, but cannot fully salvage the film's weaknesses.

Google audience: Audience reception is scarce for this title, with limited available data to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Italy and also known as 'The Haunted House of Horrors' in some markets, contributing to confusion about its release and origin.

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