Movie spotlight
Beget
What if God’s Original Plan was for queer reproduction, and humanity’s Original Sin was turning away from it? Four Gods—Diekololaoluwalayemi, Ohanzee, Urvisha, and Gedaliah—create two male couples, Dana and Adam, and two female couples, Stephanie and Eve, to multiply through immaculate conception. Centuries later, a shape-shifter urges humans to reproduce without the Gods, causing chaos. The Gods send Jabril to guide Josephine and Mariah, whose child Jesse advocates for the Original Plan. Love, creation, and all forms of connection are revealed as sacred, and the choice to bear children is freely granted. History, society, and human existence are reshaped under this vision, challenging the foundations of family, identity, and relationships.
Insights
Plot Summary
A young woman named Yumi begins to experience disturbing visions after her mother's death, leading her to uncover a dark family secret tied to an ancient curse. As the supernatural occurrences escalate, Yumi must confront the terrifying truth about her lineage and the entity that has plagued her family for generations. The film explores themes of inherited trauma and the cyclical nature of violence.
Critical Reception
Beget received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its confusing narrative and reliance on jump scares. While some appreciated its atmospheric horror elements and the ambition of its themes, many found the execution lacking in coherence and emotional depth. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some finding it genuinely unsettling and others disappointed by its underdeveloped plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and commitment to horror tropes.
Criticized for a convoluted plot that detracts from the scares.
Pacing issues and underdeveloped character arcs were frequently noted.
Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed, with many finding the film slow and confusing. While a few appreciated the attempt at psychological horror, the majority felt the plot was too convoluted and the scares predictable. Some viewers cited the strong performances as a redeeming factor, but it wasn't enough to overcome the narrative weaknesses.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, unsettling sound design in 'Beget' was created using recordings of distorted children's lullabies and animalistic growls.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources