The Unborn

Casey Beldon is a young woman who begins to experience terrifying visions and a growing sense that a malicious spirit is trying to claim her unborn child. The hauntings escalate from waking terrors to unsettling clues that follow her through her home, turning routines into nerve shredding rituals. Casey wrestles with seizures, oppressive whispers, and a sense that a dark past refuses to stay buried. Seeking answers, she enlists support from those around her, including her partner Mark Hardigan and a team of specialists. Arthur Wyndham, a paranormal investigator, and Rabbi Joseph Sendak step in to perform rites meant to sever the malevolent force. The threat stretches beyond Casey to her family, drawing them into a confrontation with the supernatural.

Directed by David S. Goyer, The Unborn arrived in 2009 with an original screenplay rather than source material from a novel or comic; Universal Pictures released it, and the mid range budget framed it as a mainstream horror entry globally.

The film grossed roughly $76.5 million worldwide on a $16 million budget, indicating a solid return for a mid-range horror thriller and helping push the late 2000s supernatural trend into a wider audience across theaters internationally in many countries worldwide.

The Unborn contributed to a wave of possession films that blend religious ritual with personal fear. Gary Oldman's Rabbi Sendak delivers a memorably stern counterbalance to the family's vulnerability, and Idris Elba's discreet presence adds a sense of occult seriousness that lingered with some audiences. It sparked discussion about faith.

Critics offered takes, praising Annable's performance while criticizing a conventional setup and jump scares. The film leans into themes of motherhood, fear, and faith under pressure, portraying a woman fighting to protect her future against an aggressor. It also highlights the tension between science and belief in a city setting.