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Oh my word. This is the type of movie that you just stare at the screen after it's all done and ask yourself, what in the world did I just watched......but in a good way. The story for me was brilliant, original and surprising.

The bloody beginning got me really curious but after half way in, I was still wondering what this was movie about. Was it about illegal organ trade market? Was it about a mad doctor eating organs who does IVF on herself? It was just weird and naturally all fingers were pointing at this doctor, not knowing the person I thought would be the antagonist wasn't. It's a really smart but wierd story. I loved the acting and the characters.

Definitely not for the inpatient. This is a movie that requires your full attention inorder to truly appreciate what is going on. Give it a moment if you love drama/thrillers.

"Birth/Rebirth" is a psychological horror film that explores the consequences of playing God and the ethics of medical advancements. It follows two mothers, Rose and Celie, with contrasting perspectives on life and death. Their lives intersect when Celie's daughter dies, and Rose's experiments to bring the dead back to life become relevant. The film delves into the emotional impact of this resurrection on both mothers, raising questions about the boundaries of maternal instincts. It features unsettling and graphic scenes, drawing inspiration from David Cronenberg and classic horror literature. Laura Moss approaches the concept of body horror and extreme maternal instincts from a feminist perspective, leaving a lingering impact without relying on jump scares.

Overrated as hell, by no means this is a 77/100 movie (Current Metascore rating). Furthermore, this is mislabelled. It's not horror neither thriller. This is a sci fi drama. Many people who are gonna watch it in order to get scared or enjoy themselves, will be disappointed. This is not an enjoyable movie neither mindless fun. Plot is really heavy.

However, this has nothing to do with the movie. It's not director's fault it's mislabelled or overrated.

Actors are very good. Always a pleasure watching "Carla" from SCRUBS, she is definitely skilled enough for more dramatic roles. Marin Ireland nailed it, too.

Plot was really heavy though. I didn't expect something like this. To be honest, if i knew this was a sci fi psychological drama, i wouldn't watch it, at least these days. So, if you are in the mood for a sci fi drama with very good acting performances, a drama about motherhood above all, you will probably like it more than me. I didn't enjoy it, therefore I cannot recommend it. Remember, this has nothing to do with horror.

In any case, it's not boring and the ending is rushed.

It was pretty good.

It's a solid psychological horror movie with an interesting concept, strong direction and good performances from Marin Ireland and Judy Reyes. Throughout, the camerawork and production design is pretty good as it helps add the creepy atmospheric tones. The direction and writing from Laura Moss was pretty good as Moss was able to provide strong direction and interesting writing concepts into the narrative that were interesting and engaging to observe. Alongside some pretty solid uses of some horror gore and blood moments.

As mentioned, the performances are pretty good and even the child actor had some pretty good moments as well. The narrative definitely is influenced by Frankenstein or something from David Cronenberg as the narrative, while at times could improve, does explore some fun territories. The dialogue is pretty good as well and the characters were interesting to observe. Some of the pacing could have been improved and the characters were interesting although I wish there was a little more to the characters.

Overall, it's a good Midnight movie. There were some pretty good blood and gory looking moments.

Phew, that was... emotionally exhausting. Technically this seemed much more like a dark, atmospheric drama... however I FEEL like I just watched a horror, so that's a new and interesting experience that I appreciated.

There was so much to be appreciated about this movie. The story was intriguing and engaging. It took a subject matter that was familiar, yet out of the grasp of our current reality and made it feel feasible and realistic. It was done with a finesse and tact that was eerie, unsettling, yet relatable.

A large portion of the success here is due to the performances by our two leads. The mother did a great job giving a gut wrenching performance, and the doctor in particular served us a character that was so unrelatable yet so round, consistent and realistic. They both did a pretty stellar job.

The pacing got just slightly off mainly towards the middle and dragged a bit, but nothing that was unredeemable. I was pretty glued to the screen, taking in the beautiful picture quality, a bit of gnarly gore, an intriguing story and some truly solid acting. I found myself wanting more once it was finished, but in a good way. Would recommend.

It's not often that the horror genre throws up an original idea these days, but this film is a rare example demonstrating that it is still possible. It is a twisted and disturbing tale that avoids falling into established genre cliches. Not an easy film to watch, especially for the squeamish, with lots of blood and body parts on display. But for those with strong constitutions, the story is gradually revealed, drawing the viewer ever more deeply into the twisted plot and the increasingly mad behaviours of the two lead characters. The acting is very good, somehow managing to engage the viewer whilst at the same time revealing the repellent nature of their actions.

It is not a true horror, but it is medically graphic, so be warned. Both lead actors do a good job, taking their respective characters in two long gradual arcs. One from an emotionally cold, socially marooned, savant existence, to eventually showing some small instances of warmth and connection, possibly even yearning?

The other, from a warm, caring, nurse, mother, to being morally complicit in their dubious scheme to cheat death.

Tension is driven along by good editing and an idiosyncratic, edgy soundtrack, that draws you in to the point where you yourself feel complicit, as you root for the pair, in their dastardly, if well intentioned, endeavours. It is however broken at a few points with some, I am sure, deliberate humour.

It could have had the last 8 minutes or so cut off to make a tidy 90 minutes. As by this time it had tailed off into borderline nonsense.

There was the movie The Influencer from Shudder I watched recently and now this one. Its cool to see the streaming service evolve over a short time, and now producing some of the best horror movies coming out in recent years.

The two things which sold this movie to me, was one the medical research detail, and secondly the special effects. Although bringing someone back to life is pretty implausible, this movie goes as far as it can do to sell the idea to those (like my self) who are not medically trained.

The medical sequences do look very realistic, and the story does get dug in to the science and procedures, where most other dumbed down horror modern movies fear to tread.

"Birth/Rebirth" offers a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience, deserving of a 7-star rating. The film delves into the complex concept of identity and existence with a fresh perspective.

Set in a world where individuals can undergo a mysterious process of rebirth, the narrative navigates the consequences and moral dilemmas that arise from such technology. The plot is layered and keeps you engaged throughout.

The film's strength lies in its talented cast and their ability to convey the emotional weight of the story. Performances are commendable, particularly in scenes that require deep introspection.

Visually, "Birth/Rebirth" is a treat, with striking cinematography and a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere. The film's score complements the eerie tone, adding depth to the viewing experience.

While the film explores profound themes, it occasionally leaves questions unanswered, which might frustrate some viewers. However, it also encourages discussion and contemplation, making it a conversation starter.

In summary, "Birth/Rebirth" is a modern exploration of identity that challenges the boundaries of science fiction. It may not provide all the answers, but it certainly raises intriguing questions that will linger in your thoughts long after the credits roll.

I don't really have a lot to say about Birth/Rebirth. It's an interesting idea, but that's about it. The idea goes nowhere. It feels like part of a movie. Like the entirety of the movie should be the first act only. Or even the opening scene. Its minimal substance is stretched out to 100 minutes.

Because of this, the movie is extremely boring. It does a terrible job of hooking you or keeping you invested. Even by streaming movie standards, I find it surprising that this script was greenlit. There isn't enough story to warrant a full movie.

What I watched wasn't terrible. It just wasn't good or worthy of my time.

(1 viewing, 2/15/2024)

Laura Moss' engrossing medical thriller is an update on the regeneration of the dead theme. Pathologist Dr. Rose Casper (a determined Marin Ireland) has been experimenting with reviving dead tissue of animals. Opportunity knocks one day when a six year old girl Lila (A. J. Lister) is wheeled into the morgue. Dr. Casper springs into action making the dead child her biggest experiment yet. Things get infinitely more complicated when Lila's mother, Celie (a fierce Judy Reyes), finds out. Celie happens to be a nurse.

What makes Moss and co-writer Brenden J. O'Brien's screenplay so involving is that it focuses more on parenting and morality than the experiment itself. The story sets up a fascinating dynamic between the two medical professionals. As Lila's mother, Celie, obviously has a maternal attachment to her daughter, but, there is also a symbiotic relationship that develops between the Creator and her Creation. Dr. Casper is fully committed to her work, even using her own body as a vessel for her experiments. Still, a mother's bond is inviolate. It becomes more than just a test of wills, everything is at stake for both women -- even at the expense of the Lila's unfortunate soul.

Moss' direction is gripping and the script plays out in an intelligent direction save for one miss-step which seems to be included as if to justify the "horror film" label. It does get gruesome, but never for it's own sake. The basic theme, of course, goes back to Mary Shelley's Frankenstein myth. There are no significant male characters. It's a powerful collaboration between Moss and her four main actresses (Breeda Wool plays an expectant mother who gets caught up in the crossfire). Ireland and Reyes are exceptional as the dueling women at the center of the tale.

BIRTH/REBIRTH updates an old tale. The storytelling isn't the most innovative, but it's smartly told and genuinely thought-provoking - not to mention disturbing.

I wanna recommend something before I forget and review my next film that I watched off Shudder over the weekend; before Tarrif-watch distracted my movies marathon!

Watch EVERY film or tv show (especially FX last man which isnt available on my Disney Pkus account or FX ON DEMAND so lets hope they rerun --Only 1 season). The REASON : MARIN IRELAND is SO good at every role, its quite remarkable as she IS a total character actor as opposed to movie star. She's constanly impressing me and in this film plays Rose Casper a pathologist MD &very unlikable (possibly autistic yet brilliant as many people are-its a big spectrum as we know). She COULD just be obsessed so her ambition absorbed her personality. We all know people like that.

When a character is floored simply because she smiles, you know she's not at work to make friends and also has none. What she DOES have is a goal to use stem cells of the cord blood she creates herself by getting knocked up. How? By doing handjobs in bar toilets to losers. Yes she makes herself pregnant (after also gets a quick Theranos sized blood test for STDs while the cofused "lucky guy" is still steaming sweaty on the toilet. LOL ITS FUNNY YET GRIM. These pregnancies aren't for becoming a mum. And she uses her own fetuses for the cord blood AND babies' biological material to be a 21st Dr. Female Frankenstein. When an overworked nurse named Celie misses the call that her own 6 year old is dying of meningitis, her world connects with Rose. Once Celie is told her kid's body is missing she looks over at Rose who has no pokerface and they read EACH OTHER. When Celie follows Rose home just to talk we find out what her obsession REALLY IS.

I loved the flow of this film; they didnt waste 20 min of outraged Celie screaming about her kid being taken and get to the women working together as theres science to be (dumbed down by necessity) & the film has a great deal of built-in suspence that had me gripping the chair. There's some realistic post mortems with lotsa subtitles writing squelchy on the screen. Its not exploitative just a warning that seeing a amniocentesis is more unpleasant than getting one, well no-- but there's Rose putting her hand in body cavities and as for the little girl well its worth it to see this one. Even the ending makes sense. Mothers are so primal once that baby is in their hands that some will go to really far lengths to protect & save them. Enjoy. I did.

Birth/Rebirth has an interesting premise, not an original one but what it chooses to do with it makes it different.

If you're going into this movie thinking you're going to see a Frankenstein rip off then you're wrong. It's about the horrors of a mother losing her child, mixed with a team of doctors doing everything in their powers to bring the child back.

Thus this one is more psychological drama than anything, has some cool scenes, nice attention to details, feels like a good view overall.

The ending for me fell as flat as it could, but I guess this was its destionation all along. The road there was enjoyable indeed and I think with a better ending Birth/Rebirth could have been fresh and with a nice impact.

I shall recommending this one, especially for a late night view, just remember it's not horror, you won't get scared but you still might be entertained.

If you enjoy it I also recommend Resurrected 2023.

Cheers!

Birth/Rebirth is about pregnancy, loss, hope, dread, and obsession. Two women's paths are crossed and conjoined. One woman is a socially awkward, yet brilliant pathologist looking to take medicine and human science to a whole, 'nother level. The other woman is a devoted maternity nurse, wrought with grief. The two work together to achieve the same goal, but with different motivations.

This seemed to me to be a more "realistic" take on the main theme of movies such as Frankenstein, Pet Sematary, or Re-Animator. Apart from some well placed humor, the mood is very dark and unsettling, and I imagine it would have a larger impact on women, and women who have had problems with pregnancies in the past. It's an interesting story that didn't go the way I thought it would.

It's a slow burn for sure, and the climax isn't wholly "shocking," but that might just be because I'm a male and can't experience the exact nature of the situations these women are in. The acting was good, cinematography a little sluggish, overall an entertaining and thought-provoking drama piece that overall misses the mark in the genre of horror. It's not a dramatic horror, but more of a horrifying drama.

To compare it to similar movies, it feels a lot like Possessor, just not nearly as graphic or trippy. It's also a lot like Mandy, in the way of artistic expression (without the vivid colors of course), mood, and soundtrack. I'd also compare it to A Wounded Fawn, Saint Maud, and Hellbender.

Right, well I had absolutely no idea what I was in for here, as I sat down to watch the 2023 movie "Birth/Rebirth", aside from it being a thriller or a horror movie. That, and the fact that I hadn't already seen the movie, made me sit down and watch the movie.

Well, I managed to sit through an insanely boring 62 minutes of the ordeal, then I just tossed the towel in the ring out of sheer and utter boredom. The synopsis for the movie sounded fair enough, but the storyline and script in the movie, as written by Laura Moss and Brendan J. O'Brien just failed to catch my interest. The narrative was bland and rather pointless, as the story trotted on in a monotonous pace, and I found nothing exciting or thrilling in the storyline.

The movie has a fairly small cast ensemble, but I will say that the leading actresses, Marin Ireland and Judy Reyes, carried the movie quite nicely with their performance, despite the fact that the storyline failed to entertain me.

Visually then there was nothing to be impressed or thrilled about in "Birth/Rebirth".

This is not a movie that I will ever return to finish watching the remaining 34 minutes of, as I just simply didn't care about the characters nor found much of any entertainment in the storyline.

My rating of director Laura Moss's 2023 pseudo-Frankensteinesque movie "Birth/Rebirth" lands on a very generous three out of ten stars.

This movie is a disturbing tale of a mother's love. It really makes someone think about what they may do in a similar situation. Lots of realistic scenarios lead us into the story. This film is nothing like I've ever watched before, and it had me glued to the screen for the entirety of it. I challenge you to watch and ask yourself what you would do?

All of the main actors in the film are fantastic in their roles, but the newcomer, AJ Lister, makes me want to see more! She expertly played the role, despite her young age, and took on a difficult character with ease. I will be combing new releases to see more from AJ Lister!

The movie had potential but it was really boring and slow burning.

The plot was rich of things that could make it real good movie and the characters were well chosen and well performed But at a certain point you feel like come on guys we need some action some events or whatsoever Nothing happens!

Seriously this could have been a great movie but it turned up to be dull.

I rated 4/10 cause of the acting and the shooting nothing more.

Marin Ireland was the best thing in the movie...actually the only good thing in it.

To conclude you can watch this one but don't expect anything to happen more than what you see in the first 15 minutes.

If you pass you lose nothing too.

AFTER WATCHING THE MOVIE ALL THE WAY THROUGH I THINK ITS ABSOLUTELY GREAT. IT DID BUILD SOME EMOTION BUT NOT EVERY TIME IT SHOULD HAVE... THE ENDING WAS A TYPICAL "DAMN WHAT A STUPID ENDING" SCENE BUT IM HOPING A PART 2 WILL FIX THAT.

Previous Review First of all it's pretty dull to say the least. There's no emotion whatsoever. You don't feel a connection to any character by any means. They don't explain what happens or why or even how, so it doesn't allow you to feel the pain if a mother who just lost her child. Hell the mother doesn't even cry when he baby daughter dies. One day the daughter is fine the next morning she sick and that very night she is dead. Then the mother is at the morgue the very next morning without 1 tear drip she'd. She goes about her life in a very normal emotionless way. I usually get that lump in the back of my throat when I see a mother lose a kid in a movie. But in this movie the love, the lost, and the grief are all completely emotionless. So you're just on a "welp life goes on" kind of attitude.