THE VAULT

It's Alive (1974) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6/100

There's only one thing wrong with the Davis baby...

The Premise

The Davises are expecting a baby, which turns out to be a monster with a nasty habit of killing people whenever scared. And it's easily scared.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Creature Feature, Cult Classic, It's Alive taps into fundamental fears. The 6/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of baby, pregnancy, mutant continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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