Manhattan Baby (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1982, Manhattan Baby is a horror film directed by Lucio Fulci, running about 89 minutes. “It's looking at you... from hell!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl on vacation in Egypt is given a mysterious charm, causing her archeologist father to be struck blind inside an unexplored pyramid tomb. But when the family returns home to Manhattan, a plague of supernatural evil and sudden violence follows. Can this ancient curse be stopped before it is unleashed on the streets of New York City?
Who’s in it. Manhattan Baby stars Christopher Connelly as Professor George Hacker, Laura Lenzi as Emily Hacker, Brigitta Boccoli as Susie Hacker and Giovanni Frezza as Tommy Hacker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Manhattan Baby has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manhattan Baby page.
If you liked it. Fans of Manhattan Baby tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manhattan Baby (1982)?
- In US, Manhattan Baby is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manhattan Baby worth watching?
- Manhattan Baby holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manhattan Baby?
- Manhattan Baby stars Christopher Connelly, Laura Lenzi, Brigitta Boccoli, Giovanni Frezza and Cinzia de Ponti.
- When was Manhattan Baby released?
- Manhattan Baby was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.