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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping pro-life horror content into the ol’ VCR. 

Friends, you may have been noticing a particular trend in horror lately. Movies like Immaculate and The First Omen are reviving the Antichrist subgenre. 

But, it’s not just about The Antichrist, is it?

A common theme throughout these films is that the “vessels” for The Antichrist…often don’t have a choice. 

They’re forced to give birth, against their will, usually by those in power. 

Does any of this sound familiar?

You may be familiar with some of the reviews for Immaculate (my favorite of the two) that their marketing team used to promote the film. For example: 

I’m not a traditionally religious individual, but I don’t think the sacrilegious aspects of this movie are the problem. I think they’re saying the quiet part out loud. 

These movies are pro-choice. THAT’S the real issue a particular group of individuals are taking with these films. 

The bad guys are portrayed as anti-abortion. Our lead heroines have their right to choose ripped out from under them. That’s what they’re really mad about. 

These movies are shedding light on politics because that’s what horror has always done, right? Horror exists to provide social commentary, and, right now, those of us with uteruses are having our reproductive rights stripped away. 

That’s the focal point of these films. Two people are forced to give birth, against their will, and against their consent. 

The bad guys are the ones making them give birth, claiming it’s for the “greater good.” These movies are so impactful because they mirror what’s going on in our society. 

Sure, we’re not being forced to birth The Antichrist, but people are quickly losing the right to choose whether or not to give birth. And at the center of it all? Religion. 

That’s why I can’t recommend Immaculate and The First Omen enough. If horror isn’t your speed, try movies like Unpregnant and Obvious Child. Watch content that is pro-choice whenever you can. 

Make sure you’re registered to vote and go vote. 

Support organizations that offer abortion care. 

Educate yourself. 

The power of Christ compels you.