This Italian horror film (described as having been "almost unnoticed on its theatrical release") opens with some effective 'negative splash' visuals during the opening credits.
Deborah (Marina Malfatti) has psychic powers. She is also obsessed with conceiving a child. This places a huge strain on the relationship she has with husband Michael (Bradford Dillman). After witnessing a car crash involving a pregnant woman, Deborah is convinced she too is pregnant, although her doctor knows this is not the case.
With 'demonic child' similarities to films like 'Rosemary's Baby (1968)', this production gave Director Marcello Andrei a few headaches mainly concerned with producers' desires to inject the story with more horror elements. The result is that it is a very half-hearted film that drags despite the competent cast. A few horror and even sci-fi moments are good and well-staged, but don't enliven proceedings hugely. Worst of all, at 110 minutes, it is far too long.
This is sometimes referred to as a giallo film, although it is difficult to see why. It contains no gialli staples and some of the most appealing aspects of the genre - arresting locations and soundtrack - are mostly absent. There is a good twist at the end though.
Deborah (Marina Malfatti) has psychic powers. She is also obsessed with conceiving a child. This places a huge strain on the relationship she has with husband Michael (Bradford Dillman). After witnessing a car crash involving a pregnant woman, Deborah is convinced she too is pregnant, although her doctor knows this is not the case.
With 'demonic child' similarities to films like 'Rosemary's Baby (1968)', this production gave Director Marcello Andrei a few headaches mainly concerned with producers' desires to inject the story with more horror elements. The result is that it is a very half-hearted film that drags despite the competent cast. A few horror and even sci-fi moments are good and well-staged, but don't enliven proceedings hugely. Worst of all, at 110 minutes, it is far too long.
This is sometimes referred to as a giallo film, although it is difficult to see why. It contains no gialli staples and some of the most appealing aspects of the genre - arresting locations and soundtrack - are mostly absent. There is a good twist at the end though.