'The Baby' review: Mostly creepy, crawly fun when it isn't trying too hard


'Think of this as Village of the Damned, only without school desks.' Photo: Handout

Well, that was certainly ... strange. I'm referring to The Baby, a new half-hour I-donno-what-to-call-it.

A macabre dramedy? A supernatural sitcom? An infantilised serial killer serial? It all applies, somehow.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

6.5 10

Summary:


Needs a pinch more Rosemary

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