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A young woman's pregnancy takes an unexpected turn when she discovers she's carrying a bloodthirsty demonic entity in the new horror film The Fetus. Starring Lauren Lavera, Julian Curtis, Amy Arena, and Bill Moseley, The Fetus recently screened at Orlando's Megacon and enjoyed a red-carpet premiere in Los Angeles before it heads to select theaters in partnership with Emagine Entertainment, Mjr Theatres, Malco Theatres, and Santikos Entertainment on March 7th. Daily Dead caught up with writer/director Joe Lam to discuss collaborating with his skilled cast to develop their characters, the two most memorable moments that stand out from the making of the movie, and working with a talented effects crew behind the scenes of The Fetus.

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions for us, Joe, and congratulations on your new film The Fetus! How did you initially come up with the idea for this movie?

Joe Lam:...

Terrifier franchise heroine Lauren Lavera has the lead in the upcoming pregnancy horror film The Fetus – and while a specific release date hasn’t been announced for this one, a trailer for the film has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above. We previously saw a teaser trailer for The Fetus way back in March of last year.

Written and directed by Joe Lam, with Nathan Faudree and Yuke Li credited as story consultants, The Fetus tells the story of a couple struggling to learn the truth about the origins of their unborn child– a demonic entity that emerges from the body. Here’s an alternative synopsis: When Alessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris’ deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit his father, Maddox, for answers.

The Fetus marks the feature directorial debut of Lam,...

Fresh off last year’s box office hit Terrifier 2, star Lauren Lavera is back this year in director Joe Lam‘s indie The Fetus, a horror-comedy with a wild pregnancy horror premise.

Horror vet Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects) stars alongside Lauren Lavera in The Fetus, and the official trailer has arrived.

In the upcoming horror film…

“When Alyessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris’ deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit their father, Maddox, for answers.”

Joe Lam said in a recent statement, “With The Fetus, I wanted to delve into the emotional terrain of Alyessa’s unwanted pregnancy, exploring the complexities it imposes on her relationships with her father Maddox and her partner Chris. The fetus becomes a metaphorical antagonist, unraveling both Chris and Alyessa’s psyche, leading them on a haunting journey of fear,...

Joe Lam’s upcoming movie The Fetus blends horror and comedy, diving into the rising trend of body horror. The story follows Alessa and Chris, a couple uncovering the terrifying truth about their pregnancy, only to discover a demonic entity growing inside her. Promising a fresh take on natal horror, the film offers a mix of scares and blood-soaked twists.

Lauren Lavera, a rising star after her breakout role in Terrifier 3, plays Alessa, while horror icon Bill Moseley stars as her father, Maddox. Julian Curtis (Are You Afraid of the Dark? Ghost Island) joins the cast as Chris, her partner.

The trailer teases a gripping story: Alessa, defying medical warnings, discovers she’s pregnant. Desperate for answers, she and Chris turn to Maddox, who seems to have sinister motives of his own, locking them away. Alessa soon realizes her unborn child is demonic, demanding human sacrifices to survive.

Director Joe Lam,...

Joe Lam’s upcoming movie The Fetus dives into the growing trend of body horror, offering a chilling mix of horror and comedy. The story follows a couple, Alessa and Chris, as they try to uncover the unsettling truth behind their pregnancy, only to discover that a demonic entity is growing inside her. The film promises a fresh, blood-soaked twist on the natal horror genre.

Lauren Lavera, known for her standout performance in Terrifier 3, takes the lead as Alessa. Her recent success has made her a rising star in the horror world, and The Fetus seems like another great opportunity for her to showcase her talents. Joining her is horror legend Bill Moseley as Alessa’s father, Maddox, and Julian Curtis (Are You Afraid of the Dark? Ghost Island) as her partner, Chris.

The first trailer hints at a thrilling and grotesque journey. It opens with Alessa’s shocking discovery that she’s pregnant,...

Lauren Lavera is back and being terrorized by a very different kind of demonic force in The Fetus. Lavera leads the cast of the horror movie as Alessa, a woman who is shocked to learn she's pregnant and, with her boyfriend, begins investigating the source of her pregnancy, which turns out to be of a demonic origin. Alongside Lavera, the Fetus cast includes fellow horror genre icon and frequent Rob Zombie collaborator Bill Moseley as Alessa's father, Maddox, and Are You Afraid of the Dark? alum Julian Curtis as her boyfriend, Chris.

With just over two months remaining until the movie hits theaters, Shining Light Pictures has released the first The Fetus trailer. The video begins by introducing Alessa and Chris, with the former being surprised by the revelation from her doctor that she's pregnant, while also warning the latter that her body doesn't work in the way most others do.

Watch the New Trailer for The Fetus: Written and directed by Joe Lam, The Fetus stars Bill Moseley, Lauren Lavera, Julian Curtis, and Amy Arena, taking an unexpected twist on pregnancy horror films:

"When Alessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris' deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit their father, Maddox, for answers."

Producer Brent Trotter shares his thoughts on The Fetus' timely message and what makes it stand out: "This gripping humorous horror film delves into a thought-provoking pro-choice/pro-life debate, over a demonic fetus growing inside a woman's body. I believe it's a timely exploration given the upcoming election cycle that will inevitably thrust this topic into the national spotlight again. What sets The Fetus apart is its ability to resonate deeply with younger diverse audiences, particularly capturing the attention of female viewers, especially mothers or those navigating pregnancy. The film's compelling narrative,...

We have exciting news for horror fans! Lauren Lavera, the standout star of Terrifier 3, has reportedly joined the cast of Darren Lynn Bousman’s chilling new project, The Monster. She will be taking on a co-starring role. We've learned of this news from Deadline.

The Monster is described as a horror-thriller. It was just announced last week to be in the works with Darren Lynn Bousman signed on to direct and Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer writing the script. Bousman is best known for helming many of the Saw films, while Bernstein and Greer previously worked together on the psychological thriller film Unsane.

Now that Lavera has officially joined The Monster cast, she'll be starring opposite Djimon Hounsou, who was announced last week to be coming on board. Unfortunately, who Hounsou will be portraying in the horror-thriller is unknown at the moment. It's also unknown who Lavera will be playing.

We have exciting news for horror fans! Lauren Lavera, the standout star of Terrifier 3, is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Darren Lynn Bousman’s chilling new project, The Monster. We learned of this news from fellow horror news site, Bloody Disgusting.

The Monster is described as a horror-thriller. It was just announced last week to be in the works with Darren Lynn Bousman signed on to direct and Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer writing the script. Bousman is best known for helming many of the Saw films, while Bernstein and Greer previously worked together on the psychological thriller film Unsane.

If Lavera is to officially join The Monster cast, she'll be starring opposite Djimon Hounsou, who was announced last week to be coming on board. Unfortunately, who Hounsou will be portraying in the horror-thriller is unknown at the moment. It's also unknown who Lavera could potentially be playing.

While you wait for the continuing adventures of Art and Sienna in Terrifier 3, Lauren Lavera will next appear in Joe Lam‘s indie The Fetus, which also stars horror vet Bill Moseley (Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil’s Rejects).

In the upcoming horror film…

“When Alyessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris’ deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit their father, Maddox, for answers.”

Joe Lam said in a statement, “With The Fetus, I wanted to delve into the emotional terrain of Alyessa’s unwanted pregnancy, exploring the complexities it imposes on her relationships with her father Maddox and her partner Chris. The fetus becomes a metaphorical antagonist, unraveling both Chris and Alyessa’s psyche, leading them on a haunting journey of fear, self-discovery, and the intricate web of family dynamics.

“Ultimately, I hope this story challenges the boundaries of the horror genre,...

We’ll see Terrifier 2 star Lauren Lavera get her rematch with Art the Clown when Terrifier 3 reaches theatres this October, but sometime this year we’ll also have the chance to see Lavera take the lead in the pregnancy horror film The Fetus. A specific release date hasn’t yet been announced for this one, but a trailer for the film has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above.

Written and directed by Joe Lam, with Nathan Faudree and Yuke Li credited as story consultants, The Fetus tells the story of a couple struggling to learn the truth about the origins of their unborn child– a demonic entity that emerges from the body. Here’s an alternative synopsis: When Alessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris’ deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit his father,...

As a special Valentine's Day treat for Daily Dead readers, we have an exclusive look at the teaser trailer for The Fetus! Written and directed by Joe Lam, the film stars Bill Moseley, Lauren Lavera, Julian Curtis, and Amy Arena, taking an unexpected twist on pregnancy horror films:

"When Alessa becomes pregnant, it brings up Chris' deep-rooted trauma surrounding fatherhood. Upon discovering that their fetus craves human blood, they visit their father, Maddox, for answers."

Producer Brent Trotter shares his thoughts on The Fetus' timely message and what makes it stand out: "This gripping humorous horror film delves into a thought-provoking pro-choice/pro-life debate, over a demonic fetus growing inside a woman's body. I believe it's a timely exploration given the upcoming election cycle that will inevitably thrust this topic into the national spotlight again. What sets The Fetus apart is its ability to resonate deeply with younger diverse audiences,...