My quick rating - 5.3/10. This flick falls into the category of a mediocre thriller. The plot follows a call center operator named Charlie, played by Kathleen Kenny, who previously escaped a vicious serial killer. This killer had raped his victims and stalked them until childbirth. Now, as she approaches the birth of the child conceived from that horrific event, the killer returns to target her once more. The movie attempts to establish an intriguing folklore around its main villain, using the "crying baby" phenomenon as a ploy to lure women into isolation. This concept, while original, only partially succeeds in creating a genuinely creepy atmosphere. The film does present a decent psychological battle, as the protagonist's trauma and the killer's taunting calls build some tension. Colton Tran is capable enough behind the camera to keep those scenes flowing and once it does get going, he capably captures the suspense. However, these elements aren't enough to carry the entire film. The pacing is a significant issue. Much of the first half is spent on the protagonist's mundane interactions at the call center, which fails to maintain interest. The narrative only picks up when the killer's presence becomes more pronounced. Unfortunately, this shift comes too late to fully redeem the slow start. Moreover, the film's focus on keeping the protagonist alive until childbirth rather than outright killing her places it more in the thriller genre than a slasher. This shift in tone might disappoint you expecting more traditional horror elements since I was a bit letdown by it. While there are some thrilling moments and a few creative twists, the flick ultimately struggles with uneven pacing and an unengaging first act, resulting in a film that's only moderately entertaining.
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