The Baby in the Basket

Lore & Background

The film was produced through a collaboration between Flickering Myth and Shepka Productions, announced in March 2023, with filming taking place in autumn 2023. It was theatrically released in the Philippines on February 5, 2025, and released on DVD and Digital in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 17, 2025. The film was later acquired by Shudder and AMC+ and added to those platforms in July 2026.

Reader's Guide

The Baby in the Basket received mixed to positive reviews. Leslie Felperin of The Guardian described it as 'low-budget nun fun' and noted that while the film is 'risible in the extreme,' its commitment to its premise is 'sort of admirable.' Sean Cockwell of My Bloody Reviews gave the film a score of 7 out of 10, remarking that he had initially judged the film by its poster art but was wrong to do so. Brian Fanelli of Horrorbuzz.com also gave the film a score of 7 out of 10, praising its Gothic tones and the performances of Amber Doig-Thorne and Michaela Longden. The film's significance lies in its modest budget and its ability to generate a cult following through streaming platforms, exemplifying the viability of independent British horror in the 2020s.

Did You Know?

• The film was co-directed by Andy Crane and Nathan Shepka.
• It was theatrically released in the Philippines before its US and UK releases.
• The voice of Satan was provided by Tim Spriggs.
• The film was added to Shudder and AMC+ in July 2026.