Firstborn

A slow, suffocating dive into a mother's grief, where every quiet moment tightens the dread and reality blurs.

Directed by

Mara Fondacaro

Genres

Horror, Drama

Starring

Astrid Meloni, Simone Liberati, Benedetta Cimatti

Overview

Ada and her partner Rino move into a secluded villa surrounded by nature. Expecting their second child, Ada finds herself haunted by the unresolved grief of losing their firstborn. As the due date approaches, the sorrow she has long suppressed resurfaces, and she begins to sense a disturbing presence-convinced that her late son has returned from beyond to prevent the birth of his sibling. Is something truly supernatural at play, or is Ada slowly losing her grip on reality?

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and eerie. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Grief, parenthood, guilt, isolation

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Watch the trailer on YouTube (opens in a new tab)