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‘Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant’ Premieres at Sundance, Looks for U.S. Distribution

The New Zealand debut by THUNDERLIPS fuses practical-effects shock with deadpan humor to probe bodily autonomy.

Overview

  • The feature marks the first film from THUNDERLIPS, the writing–directing duo of Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor.
  • Early reviews are notably positive yet varied, with IndieWire grading it B- and Mashable offering an enthusiastic endorsement, while Bloody Disgusting calls it a charming body-horror comedy.
  • The story centers on a woman who becomes pregnant by an alien, leaning into Kiwi dry comedy and gross-out body horror without revealing major plot turns.
  • Critics highlight themes of consent and reproductive choice, with the protagonist seeking an abortion while navigating medical and social hurdles.
  • Reviewers emphasize vivid practical effects, including fabricated silicone anatomy and colorful, goo-heavy imagery that deliver both shocks and laughs.