Hell Baby

A young couple moves into an old house haunted by whispers and flickering lights, hoping a fresh start will fix what a past life left unresolved. The wife soon discovers she is pregnant, and the home's odd energy seems to escalate with every kick and tremor in the nursery. When the baby finally arrives, the newborn proves far from ordinary, displaying unnerving powers that disrupt sleep, strain their marriage, and shake their sense of safety. The couple must contend with bizarre rituals, nosy neighbors, and a growing sense that something ancient and malicious has taken root within their home. What begins as a domestic nightmare twists into a truly wild, surreal ordeal that will test them forever, and change everything.

Directed by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant, Hell Baby premiered in 2013 as an original screenplay. The indie horror comedy brings together Rob Corddry, Leslie Bibb, Keegan-Michael Key, Paul Scheer and Rob Huebel to blend humor with horror tropes.

Box office data for Hell Baby is limited due to its limited release and indie status, and it did not become a major worldwide hit. Its financial footprint is modest, reflecting a cult level audience rather than broad appeal worldwide.

The film never sparked a wide cultural moment, remaining a niche pick for fans of DIY horror comedies. It lacks widely cited quotable lines or scenes that entered general pop culture, and its footprint is more of a subtle cult curiosity than a mainstream touchstone for viewers today and beyond.

Critics are divided on the tone but often note the deliberate blend of crude humor and grotesque visuals. Some praise the cast chemistry and bold gags, while others find the humor uneven. Thematically it touches domestic fear, motherhood pressures, and the surprising costs of bringing life into the world today.