Lizard Baby
日野日出志の怪奇劇場 わたしの赤ちゃん
Synopsis
Horror screenwriter, Umeki, has writer's block. He goes with his pregnant wife, Akiko, to a check-up and is struck with an incredible idea - a horror story about a woman who gives birth to a reptile! Despite his wife's disgust, Umeki goes ahead with the screenplay, which the critics love. But the horrible prophecy fulfills itself, as his wife gives birth to a freak of nature. His baby is born half human, half lizard! The reptilian baby slithers on the floor, leaving a wet trail of slime behind [it]. To his horror, his wife, Akiko, holds it lovingly in her arms. His movie has become a mirror image of his own life as Umeki slips slowly into madness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshihiro Nakamura
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshihiro Nakamura, Hideshi Hino
- Original Title
- 日野日出志の怪奇劇場 わたしの赤ちゃん
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Pony Canyon
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Yoshihiro Nakamura
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Yoshihiro Nakamura
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What is Lizard Baby about?
Horror screenwriter, Umeki, has writer's block. He goes with his pregnant wife, Akiko, to a check-up and is struck with an incredible idea - a horror story about a woman who gives birth to a reptile! Despite his wife's disgust, Umeki goes ahead with the screenplay, which the critics love. But the horrible prophecy fulfills itself, as his wife gives birth to a freak of nature. His baby is born half human, half lizard! The reptilian baby slithers on the floor, leaving a wet trail of slime behind [it]. To his horror, his wife, Akiko, holds it lovingly in her arms. His movie has become a mirror image of his own life as Umeki slips slowly into madness.
Who directed Lizard Baby?
Lizard Baby was directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura.
Who stars in Lizard Baby?
The principal cast of Lizard Baby includes Kurume Arisaka, Mansaku Ikeuchi, Matomu Onda, Kōichi Koshimura, Sakichi Sato.
When was Lizard Baby released and how long is it?
Lizard Baby was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 50m.