horror-film-analysis

Have you ever thought about how deeply cultural narratives shape our fears around pregnancy and fertility? The recently unveiled trailer for the indie horror film Birthrite—which you can watch here—dives into a terrifying and metaphorical exploration of pregnancy as a form of 'karmic debt.' The chilling tagline, "I don't know what it wants with you, but it can't be good... They want the baby," immediately ignites a primal fear many people silently wrestle with: the anxiety and vulnerability surrounding conception and pregnancy. But how do these fictional fears reflect real reproductive challenges, and what innovations are helping to ease these concerns today? Let's unpack this.