Review of Manhattan Baby (1982) by Alex R — 24 Oct 2013

Manhattan Baby has been unfairly criticized for being one of Lucio Fulci's worst movies. Although far from perfect, this is nonetheless a pretty good effort that delivers some pretty effective thrills.

I believe that one of the reasons that this film has received such negativity among genre fans is that this film departs from Fulci's previous efforts and he does something different. The film does have some gore, but it's very minimal compared to others in his filmography.

The film relies on atmosphere to create terror, and even if it's not Fulci's finest work, this is among his most underrated. Manhattan Baby is a film that I would recommend more to the diehard Fulci fan.

If you're just getting into his work, you may not want to start here. The film boasts an interesting plot, but one that definitely left a lot of room for improvement. Though I enjoyed the film, the film should have been better due to the fact that it boasted an interesting concept a terrific sense of atmosphere.

In terms of what you'd expect from a Fulci film, you won't be disappointed, as this one still boasts plenty of bizarre and eccentric moments to thrill the diehard Fulci fans. If you're simply a casual fan, you may want to pass up on this; only the most demanding fan of Fulci's work will enjoy it, and appreciate its supernatural terror.

This is a worthwhile film to view, especially if you enjoy his work, and though it is not perfect, it still is a well crafted film that has everything you'd expect from a Fulci film. Manhattan Baby is an underrated gem, that deserves to be seen and enjoyed for what it is, a supernatural nightmare, which is what Fulci accomplished even if it doesn't live up to The Beyond.