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Alien, Baby!
Brian, a simple shovel salesman, thinks Alice is the girl of his dreams, but she's the stuff of nightmares: a shape-shifting alien bent on destroying the human race through sheer reproductive power. Brian soon gives birth to a half-human infant, the first of an alien master race. With the help of a psychotic private detective and an archaeologist with a mysterious past, Brian races to save the world from certain destruction. But as the bond between mother and child grows, will Brian be capable of making the ultimate sacrifice to save his species?
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Plot Summary
A struggling indie filmmaker accidentally becomes pregnant with an alien embryo. As her pregnancy progresses, she grapples with the implications for her life, career, and the potential future of humanity. The film blends humor with existential questions about motherhood and extraterrestrial encounters.
Critical Reception
Alien, Baby! received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its unique premise and Grieder's performance. Some found the execution uneven, but many appreciated its bold genre-bending and independent spirit.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its originality and comedic timing.
Noted for Tamsen Grieder's central performance.
Some reviews pointed to a less polished narrative in parts.
Google audience: Information not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film was independently produced and written, directed, and starred by Tamsen Grieder, who was pregnant herself during the filming of the movie, adding an autobiographical layer to the story.
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