The Baby 1973
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What is The Baby?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Baby" (1973). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1973
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 1, 1973
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Quintet Productions
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 96 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~84 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Quintet Productions
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Overview
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Baby" (1973).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invention/guessing (titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.).
Omit missing details.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text ONLY (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Baby
Year: 1973
Release Date (US): 03/01/1973
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Psychological horror, Drama, Suspense.
Runtime: 1h 24m.
Director: Ted Post.
Writer: Abe Polsky.
Cast: Anjanette Comer, Ruth Roman, Marianna Hill, Suzanne Zenor, David Manzy.
Plot: A social worker who recently lost her husband investigates the Wadsworth family. The family consists of a mother, two grown daughters, and a diaper-clad, bottle-sucking baby who is twenty-one years old.
Rating: PG.
Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Baby is a 1973 American psychological horror film directed by Ted Post. (13 words)
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Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of horror and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Baby worth watching?
The Baby holds a community rating of 5.9/10 based on 96 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Horror, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Baby and when was it released?
The Baby is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1973. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Baby?
The Baby was directed by Ted Post.
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