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Misbegotten

1998·Movie
1h 35min
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–33%
IMDb4.4Rotten Tomatoes–33%

Misbegotten fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Intrigue9
  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodYou scare easily

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About

They wanted a baby. Science helped them... now the evil begins

Impatient to have a child, an infertile couple seeks help at a sperm bank and are thrilled when the procedure works. But their joy is cut short after they discover the donor is a psychopath willing to kill anyone who stands between him and his baby.
Psychological HorrorThrillerSuspenseInfertile CouplePsychopathDark ThemesDisturbingIntrigue

Crew

Directed by:
Mark L. Lester, Lidia Stante
Written by:
Larry Cohen, James Gabriel Berman
Produced by:
Mark L. Lester, Jeff Sackman, Dana Dubovsky

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Misbegotten

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Where can I stream Misbegotten legally?

PrimeFawesomeIndiePix UnlimitedTubi TV

Misbegotten is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Misbegotten worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 4.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Misbegotten rated?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Misbegotten?

1 h 35 min

Misbegotten runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Misbegotten in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.