

It Lives Again
Maternity wards echo with the patter of tiny claws as more murderous baby-faced monsters are born. But rather than kill their monstrous offspring during delivery, cursed parents flee to secret incubation hideouts.
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Plot Summary
A couple, Gene and Joyce Foster, are expecting their second child, but they are terrified because their first child, Angel, was born a killer. As Joyce's pregnancy progresses, they learn that not only is this baby also a killer, but so are many other newborns around the world. They must fight against a sinister organization that seems intent on unleashing these killer infants upon the unsuspecting populace.
Critical Reception
It Lives Again, the sequel to 'It's Alive', was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While it didn't quite reach the cult status of its predecessor, it was generally seen as a more ambitious and thrilling horror film, offering a unique blend of suspense and exploitation.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its increased scope and ambition over the original.
- Some found the plot convoluted and the premise less impactful on a second viewing.
- Continues the unique brand of horror and social commentary that made the first film memorable.
Google audience: Audience reception is varied, with some appreciating the continuation of the killer baby concept and the B-movie charm, while others found it less engaging than the original.
Fun Fact
Director Larry Cohen deliberately set out to make a sequel that was larger in scope and more conspiratorial than the original film, featuring multiple killer babies and a shadowy organization.
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