EXCLUSIVE Birthrite Clip: “They Want Your Baby”

In his latest film Birthrite, director Ross Partridge, along with writers Patch Darragh and Erin Gann, tackle the well-worn idea that going home is, in fact, hell on Earth. But in this film, the team takes a queer approach to the trope, crafting a familiar yet unique piece of folk horror that lingers. And with the film releasing this week, we have an exclusive clip to give you a taste of what Birthrite has in store.
Read the full synopsis below:
When a pregnant woman is bequeathed a home from an estranged aunt, she and her girlfriend leave the city behind to begin a new chapter. But when a karmic debt threatens the life of their unborn child, they soon discover their place in the cursed history of the town.
In our exclusive clip, the pregnant woman, Wren, meets a strange neighborhood kid who reveals some chilling information…
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Alice Kremelberg, Juani Feliz, Michael Chernus, Patch Darragh, Owen Campbell, Jennifer Lafleur, and Henny Russell star in the new film.
Birthrite comes to theaters and VOD on August 8, 2025.
