When will 'Baby Ruby' release? And everything else you need to know about the horror thriller

‘Baby Ruby’, the directorial debut of Bess Wohl, takes a big leap to showcase the changes that new mothers go through, with a metaphorical twist
PUBLISHED JAN 31, 2023
Kit Harington, Noémie Merlant in 'Ruby Baby' (Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing/ Youtube)
Kit Harington, Noémie Merlant in 'Ruby Baby' (Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing/ Youtube)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The art and philosophy behind horror cinema is often not acknowledged or even talked about,  even though the genre has the most visceral effect on their audiences and begs to be analyzed. This is especially true of movies like 'Rosemary's Baby' or 'The Babadook' that look at motherhood through the lens of horror. 

Bess Wohl, an American playwright, screenwriter, and actress whose plays include 'Grand Horizons' and 'Small Mouth Sounds,' has written and directed the upcoming thriller movie 'Baby Ruby' set around the idea of postpartum depression. The movie stars Kit Harington and Noémie Merlant playing struggling parents, who are having their first baby. 'Baby Ruby' had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival last year on September 9, 2022. Shortly after, Magnolia Pictures and Magnet Releasing acquired US distribution rights to the film and now, it is lined up to be released this year. 

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Cinema has gone through a period of rebirth and has begun choosing themes that have a social impact on the audience. While everyone talks about the sheer joy of motherhood, Bess Wohl thought of taking a different route by showcasing the other side of the coin — the difficulties that new mothers go through, but with a thrilling twist to it. 

The film takes you through the journey of excited new parents and how they confront the newness that comes with a baby, which turns out to be more than they bargained for. While there are many scenes that might be overexaggerated and won't possibly take place in real life, there are some scenarios that may be familiar to others. Take a seat while we break down all the details you need to know about the upcoming horror-thriller 'Baby Ruby'.

When does 'Baby Ruby' release?

While the movie has already been released at the Toronto International Film Festival last year on September 9, 2022. The movie will hit theatres on 3 February 2023. 

How can I watch 'Baby Ruby'?

The film is available to watch across theatres in the USA and On Demand.

Who’s starring in 'Baby Ruby'?

The star-studded cast is packed with some well-known names with Kit Harington and Noémie Merlant as the lead actors and Meredith Hagner, from 'Vacation Friends', in a supporting role. 

What is the plot of  'Baby Ruby'?

This take on the aftermath of motherhood, 'Ruby Baby' is about a couple struggling as first-time parents. Jo (Noémie Merlant) is an influencer and a vlogger whose world revolves around scripts and videos until she becomes a mother and is married to Spencer (Kit Harington), whose life is perfectly hidden in the trailer. The pair, living in a lavish cabin. On paper, they kind of seem like the perfect couple. Despite her initial happiness and first pregnancy glow, everything changes for Jo once she gives birth to her firstborn, Ruby. While she experiences extreme changes, Jo tries to keep it under wraps, ignoring her own distress and discomfort. Other distressing questions soon come up. Is something wrong with her baby? And why are the superficially perfect neighborhood moms so desperate to befriend her? As Jo fights for herself and Ruby, she realizes nothing is as it seems. The trailer has many shocking moments that will entice you to watch the movie. 

The official synopsis of the movie reads, "The tightly scripted world of a vlogger and influencer unravels after she becomes a mother."

What is the buzz around 'Baby Ruby'?

'Baby Ruby' is the directorial debut of Bess Wohl. The film takes a big leap to showcase the changes that new mothers go through, but with a metaphorical twist. The psychological horror film 'Baby Ruby' is set to hit the theatres and On Demand on 3 February 2023.  For more speculations, here's the trailer:



 

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