The Baby (1973)

03-03-2007, 07:32 PM

Has anyone here seen this movie? I just watched it the other day after buying a used copy of the budget release for $2.50, and it was certainly money well spent. It's about a social worker who pays a visit to a family that takes care of an adult baby! The movie just gets weirder and weirder, and the ending will have your jaw dropping to the floor. It's one of the most bizarre movies I've ever seen. The Baby has an awesome 70's TV-movie feel and stars the amazing Ruth Roman, who delivers an incredibly campy and memorable performance ("You goddamned bitch!") as the mother of "Baby". Yes, that's his name.

For some reason the OOP Image release of this title lists on Amazon.com and eBay at prices ranging from $70-$90, but I can't see why anyone would buy that when there is a budget release available for about $6 and it uses the same pristine transfer from the previous DVD. Buy it immediately!

SaviniFan · 03-03-2007, 08:11 PM

Where did you purchase the budget version Ryan?

03-03-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaviniFan

Where did you purchase the budget version Ryan?

Oh, I bought it at The Exchange. It was near the register because it was so cheap.

mcchrist · 03-03-2007, 08:29 PM

The Baby is great! It's actually one of the inspirations for my next piece.

03-03-2007, 09:58 PM

I love this film dearly and I'd hate to part with the DVD, even for the insane prices they're selling 'em for on Amazon. If I could get that budget release, I may consider it though.

allmessedup · 03-03-2007, 11:54 PM

I saw this one about 3 years ago [the local Hollywood Video actually had the DVD]....warped little movie that deserves a lot more attention.

The Chaostar · 03-04-2007, 04:04 AM

What an ending...

eric_angelus · 03-04-2007, 04:08 AM

I like this movie alot. I had wanted to see it for years, but none of the stores I rented from in the 80s-90s carried it on VHS. Finally rented the Image disc from netflix...and picked up the budget release last DDD sale. I really liked Marianna Hill in this movie.

03-04-2007, 04:26 AM

This one is on my b-day list. I'm hoping to get it.

MorallySound · 03-04-2007, 07:04 AM

I have it on VHS. I can't believe this movie is only rated PG!

hellraiser40 · 03-04-2007, 12:27 PM

I don't know if it is me being sleazy but I clearly (and only) remember the scene where the babysitter lets 'Baby' suck on her breasts, only to be beaten to death!

If this one lies in the shops one day, I think i'll pick it up!

Mortis · 03-06-2007, 12:27 AM

I posted about it a while back.

http://horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=27756

SaviniFan · 03-12-2007, 09:30 PM

I finally got this. Just like Ryan said, the actress who plays the Mother is a real treat and the ending is unexpected and excellent. A solid 8/10

03-03-2007, 07:32 PM	#1
RyanPC Guest Posts: n/a	The Baby (1973) Has anyone here seen this movie? I just watched it the other day after buying a used copy of the budget release for $2.50, and it was certainly money well spent. It's about a social worker who pays a visit to a family that takes care of an adult baby! The movie just gets weirder and weirder, and the ending will have your jaw dropping to the floor. It's one of the most bizarre movies I've ever seen. The Baby has an awesome 70's TV-movie feel and stars the amazing Ruth Roman, who delivers an incredibly campy and memorable performance ("You goddamned bitch!") as the mother of "Baby". Yes, that's his name. For some reason the OOP Image release of this title lists on Amazon.com and eBay at prices ranging from $70-$90, but I can't see why anyone would buy that when there is a budget release available for about $6 and it uses the same pristine transfer from the previous DVD. Buy it immediately! Last edited by RyanPC; 03-03-2007 at 08:49 PM.

03-03-2007, 08:11 PM	#2
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03-03-2007, 08:29 PM	#4
mcchrist A new breed of pervert! Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Keepin' the dogs away... Posts: 7,985	The Baby is great! It's actually one of the inspirations for my next piece. __________________ McChrist's MySpace Cult-Stitch on MySpace

03-03-2007, 11:54 PM	#6
allmessedup It's beer time. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: House on the Park of the Edge Posts: 1,986	I saw this one about 3 years ago [the local Hollywood Video actually had the DVD]....warped little movie that deserves a lot more attention. __________________ What would Snake Plissken do?

03-04-2007, 04:04 AM	#7
The Chaostar Johnny Hallyday forever Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hell-as Posts: 4,258	What an ending... __________________ "Only on Horrordvds.com could a well intentioned get well thread turn into an infomercial about the propensity for testicular perspiration". There Is No Freedom, Wake Up.

03-03-2007, 09:58 PM	#5
Luna Guest Posts: n/a	I love this film dearly and I'd hate to part with the DVD, even for the insane prices they're selling 'em for on Amazon. If I could get that budget release, I may consider it though.

03-04-2007, 04:08 AM	#8
eric_angelus Testacular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Framingham, MA Posts: 1,909	I like this movie alot. I had wanted to see it for years, but none of the stores I rented from in the 80s-90s carried it on VHS. Finally rented the Image disc from netflix...and picked up the budget release last DDD sale. I really liked Marianna Hill in this movie. __________________ "You gotta be quick...you gotta be quick with me...I'm from Erie, PA!" On Facebook The reason I'm in debt

03-04-2007, 04:26 AM	#9
VideoViolence Guest Posts: n/a	This one is on my b-day list. I'm hoping to get it.

03-04-2007, 07:04 AM	#10
MorallySound There is no magic. Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 5,878	I have it on VHS. I can't believe this movie is only rated PG! __________________ "Things only seem to be magic. There is no real magic. There's no real magic ever." - Martin Bad Monster Films \| Mantis in Black Lace \| Vimeo \| Letterboxd \| Tumblr \| Twitter \| Reel to Reel \| Oh, the Horror! \| DVD Aficionado

03-04-2007, 12:27 PM	#11
hellraiser40 Maniac Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 705	I don't know if it is me being sleazy but I clearly (and only) remember the scene where the babysitter lets 'Baby' suck on her breasts, only to be beaten to death! If this one lies in the shops one day, I think i'll pick it up!

03-06-2007, 12:27 AM	#12
Mortis GARBAGE DAY! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 7,399	I posted about it a while back. http://horrordvds.com/vb3forum/showthread.php?t=27756 __________________ Punish!

03-12-2007, 09:30 PM	#13
SaviniFan I Have A Fetish Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: On the cutting room floor. Posts: 5,456	I finally got this. Just like Ryan said, the actress who plays the Mother is a real treat and the ending is unexpected and excellent. A solid 8/10 __________________ Exercise. Eat right. Die anyway. PS3 Gamer Tag: SaviniFan Steam Gamer Tag: ToastyBuffoon My DVD Profiler

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