What if pregnancy was more horror movie than the miracle you expected? Sounds like a plot twist straight out of a nightmare, right? Well, the new indie horror thriller Push, featuring Alicia Sanz and Raúl Castillo, dares to explore exactly that. Premiered at the 2024 Sitges Film Festival and now available to freak you out via Shudder, Push peels back the curtain on pregnancy like you’ve never seen before — as a spine-tingling thriller rather than a hallmark moment.

If you haven't seen the official trailer for Push yet, brace yourself. It’s a disturbing blend of raw emotion and supernatural suspense that taps into the fears and uncertainties surrounding pregnancy. And let's be honest: anyone involved in the fertility journey, whether through natural conception or assisted methods, can relate to the emotional rollercoaster — minus, hopefully, the jump scares.

Why Does Pregnancy Sometimes Feel Like a Horror Flick?

Pregnancy is often depicted as magical and beautiful, but for a lot of folks, it’s riddled with anxiety, unexpected complications, and moments of feeling completely out of control. Combine hormone swings, unrelenting doctor appointments, invasive procedures, and, yes, the specter of loss — it’s no wonder that when a horror movie like Push dramatizes the darker side, it strikes a chord.

For those navigating fertility challenges, this feeling can be even more intense. The uncertainty, the waiting, the countless what-ifs: these are very real sources of stress. And sometimes, the clinical environment itself adds to the pressure, making the entire process feel alien and, well, terrifying.

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But here’s the twist—what if you could take some of that fear and anxiety out of the equation? What if the