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The Suckling

1990Movie1 h 29 min

41
WeakGoodWatch score

A terrifying, brutally violent horror movie.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Story

He'll always be mommy's little mutant.

A woman goes to a back alley abortion clinic, only to have her aborted fetus attack her, her boyfriend, and everyone else at the clinic.

Feels like

  • Gore
  • Body Horror
  • Low Budget
  • Gross-out
  • Exploitation
  • Practical Effects
  • Cult Classic
  • B-Movie

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Francis Teri
Written by
Francis Teri
Produced by
Francis Teri
Music by
Joseph Teri

Everyone

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Facts

September 24, 1990 · 1 h 29 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 24, 1990
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50,000
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

The '70s, Accidental Murder, Antagonist Title +9

  • The '70s
  • Accidental Murder
  • Antagonist Title
  • Back-Alley Doctor
  • Fetus Terrible
  • Big Bad
  • Big Bad Wannabe
  • Closed Circle
  • Our Zombies Are Different
  • Even Bad Men Love Their Mamas
  • Body Horror
  • Downer Ending

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Q&A

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Questions about The Suckling

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Suckling worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.7).

Will The Suckling scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Suckling?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.