堕胎(2006)

　　John Carpenters (Halloween) contribution to the second season of the Masters of Horror series, Pro-Life, tackles one of the most abject horror film topics--abortion--with absurdity, showing how humor can be rooted in disgust. Fifteen-year old Angelique (Caitlin Wachs) Burcell has been raped by the devil, and seeks an abortion at the local abortion clinic in this homage to Rosemarys Baby. Unfortunately, her right wing Christian father, Dwayne (Ron Perlman), is not only pro-life, but also has a psychotic belief that she is about to birth Gods child which justifies fighting his way into the clinic with guns to prevent Angeliques operation. Two doctors are shocked to learn that they cant exterminate the evil spawn, as they watch it bulge and buck inside Angeliques belly. Graphic birth scenes coupled with the Devils visit to the clinic to meet his newborn will cause both laughter and repulsion. The baby, with human head and six crab-like legs, crawls around the operating room floor until he meets his demise. Demented as it is funny, Pro-Life contains less metaphoric horror than the Alien series, but has a similar aesthetic. For those who appreciate mutant birth scenes, Carpenters rendition will satisfy. --Trinie Dalton