The Baby in the Basket

"Evil isn't raised, it's born."

Feb 17 2025 N/A NA
Drama, Horror, Mystery

In 1940s, the nuns of a remote Scottish island convent ready for an impending storm, but when a baby is left on their doorstep, Sister Agnes becomes convinced he is the Devil and wants to kill the child. After Agnes is locked away a grim series of events ensue as the storm rages, and as her Sisters begin to question faith and reality, Sister Eleanor must try to repent and survive the dark events at St Augustine’s.

Plot

A baby in a basket is left on the steps of an isolated monastery on a Scottish island. The nuns take it in, planning to care for it until a storm passes. Soon though, strange and unexplained events begin to happen at the convent.

Written by

Tom Jolliffe, Nathan Shepka

Directed by

Andy Crane, Nathan Shepka

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Shepka Productions, Flickering Myth

Languages

English

Awards

5 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
67
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA