The Baby in the Basket will be showcased at the Romford Horror Festival in 2025.

      Fans of Flickering Myth will already know that we are venturing into independent filmmaking with the upcoming release of our gothic horror film, The Baby in the Basket. The film will premiere in cinemas in the Philippines next week, followed by a DVD and Digital release in the UK and US on February 17th.

      For those in the UK interested in experiencing the film on the big screen—alongside some of our amazing cast and crew—will soon have the chance, as The Baby in the Basket is set to be featured in the 2025 Romford Horror Festival, also known as HorRHIFFic.

      If you’d like to join us, The Baby in the Basket will be screened along with a Q&A session on Sunday, March 2nd at 8pm. Tickets are currently available for just £5.50. We look forward to seeing you there!

      In addition to The Baby in the Basket, the 2025 Romford Horror Festival will showcase a diverse selection of independent and short films, including FM alum Shaun Munro’s Breakfast, screening on Saturday, March 21st. Be sure to check out the official website for the full schedule.

      Set in 1944 during World War II, the film follows the nuns at an isolated Scottish monastery, St. Augustine’s, as they brace for an approaching storm. One night, a baby in a basket is abandoned on their doorstep, and the sisters decide to care for the child. However, Sister Agnes quickly begins to suspect that the baby is the spawn of the Devil, leading to her confinement by the nuns for her own protection. Is her isolation causing her to lose her sanity, or is there truth to her fears?

      Directed by Nathan Shepka and Andy Crane (Dead Before They Wake), and penned by Tom Jolliffe (Cinderella’s Revenge), The Baby in the Basket features a cast that includes Amber Doig-Thorne (Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey), Michaela Longden (How to Kill Monsters), Elle O’Hara (Cara), Lisa Riesner (No Dogs Allowed), Nathan Shepka (When Darkness Falls), Annabelle Lanyon (Legend), Maryam d’Abo (The Living Daylights), and Paul Barber (The Full Monty).

      About Gary Collinson: Gary Collinson is a producer and writer focused on film, television, and digital content. He is the founder of the pop culture website FlickeringMyth.com and is producing the forthcoming gothic horror film, The Baby in the Basket. Gary has previously spent ten years teaching and lecturing in film and media, and he is also the author of the book, Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.