Horror has moved beyond simple masked figures; it now includes more commonplace, relatable anxieties. Like unexpectedly encountering your ex-girlfriend alongside the man you're seeing for financial support at a Jewish mourning gathering. That’s essentially what Emma Seligman’s _Shiva Baby_ is about. The film opens with college student Danielle (Rachel Sennott) waking up in the apartment of her sugar daddy, Max (Da…

The film is somewhat slight, but *Shiva Baby* remains an enjoyable experience. It’s nice to see the narrative developed from the 2018 short film, with more layers given to the central character and a few new faces introduced as well. Rachel Sennott returns in the starring role and delivers a consistently strong portrayal. I hoped for a bit more substance, since I felt relief when the credits appeared after such…

The film is somewhat slight, but *Shiva Baby* remains an enjoyable experience. It’s nice to see the narrative developed from the 2018 short film, with more background given to the central character and some new characters introduced as well. Rachel Sennott returns in the starring role and delivers a consistently good performance. I hoped for a bit more substance, because I was glad when the credits appeared a…

This isn't your standard comedic offering, and thankfully so, as it successfully achieves what it sets out to do. The film effectively uses anxiety, panic attacks, a carefully chosen soundtrack, and uncomfortable social interactions—those moments of meeting people you hardly know and getting into cringeworthy exchanges—to create humor while also conveying the protagonist Danielle’s feeling of being trapped. However, …

While the story doesn’t break a lot of new ground, Seligman has created an enjoyable movie that should appeal to many viewers. This film, which blends horror elements with anxiety and feelings of being trapped, is fundamentally a comedy. Though it occasionally feels like a psychological thriller, 'Shiva Baby' proves to be clever and entertaining, perhaps lacking in fresh ideas but brimming with vitality and scenes th…