In the wake of a horrific car accident that kills her husband, Michael, expectant mother Madeline Matheson discovers that her daughter, Grace, has died in the womb. Ignoring her doctor's warnings that the fetus must be removed from her body, a grief-stricken Matheson demands to carry the child to term -- even if it endangers her own life to do so. Curiously, little Grace emerges undead -- and with a craving for human blood.
A woman, Madeline Grace, dying on the operating table, asks her doctor to promise her that her baby will be delivered alive. After her death, her husband is overwhelmed with grief and discovers that his wife's body is being held by the hospital. He learns that the doctor has kept his promise, and his wife's body is being kept alive in order to deliver the baby. He must fight to get his wife's body and child.
Grace received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its unique premise and atmospheric tension, while others found its execution lacking and the plot too underdeveloped. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating the horror elements but often criticizing pacing and character development.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a suspenseful and creepy horror flick, appreciating the unique concept of a body being kept alive. However, many felt the execution didn't fully live up to the premise, citing slow moments and a lack of character depth.
The film's concept is derived from the medical phenomenon of 'cadaveric spasm', where a person can experience muscle rigidity immediately after death.
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