The Unborn (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1991, The Unborn is a horror and science fiction film directed by Rodman Flender, running about 83 minutes. “A new generation of terror.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A couple who cannot have children joins an in-vitro fertilization program. While she is with child, she finds strange occurrences happening within her body. The horror surrounding the child comes to light when the parents find that their child has been part of a mad experiment.
Who’s in it. The Unborn stars Brooke Adams as Virginia Marshall, Jeff Hayenga as Brad Marshall, James Karen as Dr. Richard Meyerling and K Callan as Martha Wellington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Unborn has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unborn page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unborn tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unborn (1991)?
- In US, The Unborn is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unborn worth watching?
- The Unborn holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unborn?
- The Unborn stars Brooke Adams, Jeff Hayenga, James Karen, K Callan and Jane Cameron.
- When was The Unborn released?
- The Unborn was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.