Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is perhaps one of the most known horror stories. In the film Birth/Rebirth, we get a sort of retelling of Frankenstein. The film from Laura Moss follows two women as they try bringing a little girl back to life. It’s a story full of dark twists and turns that at its core is about a mother’s love.

I won’t get further into the plot to avoid any spoilers as I feel the best way to come into this movie is not knowing much. Judy Reyes and Marion Ireland are captivating as the two women going back and forth with this experiment. The performances are subtle and strong, captivating viewers with the ethics of what they’re doing. This is a movie that is carried by the performances and its masterful directing.

Laura Moss brings together the film through her careful choice of what to show and what not to show. The story unravels itself with some great pacing as well and intense imagery. It’s pretty hard to make audiences feel something nowadays with the accessibility to so much content. I did, however, have some very intense feelings while watching the film; by the end, I was truly moved.

Laura Moss’ directorial debut is one of the strongest I’ve seen in a long time. The careful crafting of the film with its strong performances and vision makes it one of the best of the year. We really enjoyed Birth/Rebirth and highly recommend it for anyone looking for an original tragic horror film. I will give a warning that some of the imagery and subject could be triggering to some, especially when it comes to abortion and pregnancy.

We give Birth/Rebirth a 5 out 5.