The Baby in the Basket – Movie Review
First Reaction – The Baby in the Basket is a creepy horror.
Where to Watch
The Baby in the Basket will be available to own or rent on digital download in the UK and US and to own on DVD for the UK from 17th February.
Director: Andy Crane, Nathan Shepka
Writer: Tom Jolliffe (Screenplay)
Writer: Nathan Shepka (Story)
Cast
- Amber Diog-Thorne (Never Have I Ever)
- Michaela Longden (Book of Monsters)
- Elle O’Hara (Tommy’s Honour)
- Lisa Riesner (No Dogs Allowed)
- Maryam D’Abo (The Living Daylights)
Plot: A baby in a basket is left on the steps of an isolated monastery on a Scottish island. The nuns take it in, planning to care for it until a storm passes. Soon though, strange and unexplained events begin to happen at the convent.
Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: The Baby in the Basket starts when a remote monastery where Mother Superior (d’Abo) keeps the nuns Agnes (Diog-Thorne), Eleanor (Longden), Valerie (O’Hara) and Lucy (Riesner) in line. Daniel (Shepka) is preparing to take over caretaking duties causing Mother Superior to question whether he is the right choice.
One night a baby is dropped at their door leading to the nuns taking it in. However, they soon start questioning where the baby appeared from and a series of unfortunate events cause a disturbance in their peaceful life.
Verdict on The Baby in the Basket
Recap
The movie follows a remote monastery that discovers a baby on their doorstep. They take it in, but soon things begin to change, leading to the nuns questioning their faith as an evil presence takes over.
Best Parts
The remote location shows how easily things can spiral out of control in the battle for faith. It uses the location to show the daily struggles and how easily people can be led astray. The creepy factor is also great as it shows the world spiralling out of control.
Worst Parts
Certain moments are designed as more odd, rather than connected to the baby’s arrival. Certain things feel unanswered and don’t connect to the bigger evil consuming the residents.
Final Thoughts – The Baby in the Basket is creepy throughout.
