Manhattan Baby

Manhattan Baby

Year: 1982

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: Italian

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When an archaeologist unwittingly breaks the seal of an ancient Egyptian tomb, a malevolent spirit is freed. The entity possesses his young daughter, and after the family returns to New York, a series of brutal murders erupts as the demonic presence seeks vengeance.

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Timeline & Setting – Manhattan Baby (1982)

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Time period

1980s

The story unfolds in a contemporary 1980s frame, contrasting archaeological adventures with a modern family’s crisis in New York. Technology and daily life anchor the drama while the ancient amulet defies time by crossing dimensions. The period atmosphere heightens the tension as ordinary routines collide with supernatural events.

Location

Egypt, New York City

The film shifts between the arid tombs of Egypt and the urban landscape of New York City. Key scenes take place in a desert expedition setting and later in Central Park, a Manhattan apartment, and a hospital, linking ancient mystery with contemporary life. The amulet’s influence stretches across these spaces, suggesting a continuous curse that loops back to Egypt.

🗺️ Egypt 🏙️ New York City 🕰️ Ancient vs Modern

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Main Characters – Manhattan Baby (1982)

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Susie Hacker (Brigitta Boccoli)

A nine-year-old girl who receives the amulet and becomes a conduit for its energy, triggering a blue glow and voyages between rooms. Her experiences drive the narrative as the family tries to understand the source and consequences of the amulet's power. She remains central to the escalating supernatural events, though she is ultimately a victim of the curse.

🧒 Curious 🪄 Mysterious 🧬 Energetic

Tommy Hacker (Giovanni Frezza)

Susie's younger brother who shares the Voyages; he navigates the strange events with a mix of skepticism and courage. He witnesses the shifts between rooms and becomes aware of the family's peril. His protective nature and curiosity propel parts of the investigation.

🧒 Young 🧭 Observant 🛡️ Protective

Emily Hacker (Laura Lenzi)

Mother and journalist who investigates the Egyptian incident and the strange happenings back home. She coordinates with colleagues to understand the amulet's symbolism and tries to protect her children. Her determination grounds the family’s effort to uncover the truth.

🧭 Investigative 🛡️ Protective 🪄 Intuitive

George Hacker (Christopher Connelly)

An archaeologist who first encounters the amulet's power in Egypt and briefly loses his sight. His recovered vision returns with a description of the tomb's symbol, linking him to the crisis and pulling him into the struggle to protect his family.

🧭 Scientist 🛡️ Protective 🧿 Cursed

Jamie Lee (Cinzia de Ponti)

Au pair who accompanies the children; she vanishes into a dimensional voyage and eventually dies, signaling the curse's reach. Her disappearance intensifies the family's urgency and fear.

🧭 Enigmatic 💀 Tragic 🌀 Haunting

Luke (Carlo De Mejo)

Emily's colleague who is sucked into a portal and dies from dehydration in the desert. His disappearance is initially treated as a prank, underscoring the danger of underestimating the amulet.

🔎 Investigative 💔 Tragic

Adrian Mercato (Cosimo Cinieri)

Antique dealer who explains the amulet's dark symbolism and hints at its danger. He attempts to shield the family by sharing lore, but the curse ultimately turns on him as he is killed by the reanimated birds in his shop.

🗝️ Scholar 💀 Doomsayer 🕯️ Knowledge

Wiler (Enzo Marino Bellanich)

Colleague who studies the amulet and its symbols; his research leads to danger as a cobra fatally bites him while he investigates in his office.

🧠 Scholar 🐍 Danger

Dr. Forrester (Lucio Fulci)

Hospital physician who examines Susie and identifies the cobra mark inside her chest. He provides the medical perspective on the unfolding horror.

🩺 Doctor 🔬 Investigator

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Major Themes – Manhattan Baby (1982)

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🌌 Supernatural

A mysterious amulet unleashes otherworldly energies that warp reality. Family members experience doorways to alternate spaces and eerie visions, blurring the line between dream and waking life. The narrative builds through unexplained phenomena that haunt the Hackers and drive the investigation.

🗝️ Ancient Curse

The amulet carries a dark Egyptian magic tied to ritual symbolism and curses. The curse implicates multiple characters, escalating from curiosity to danger and forcing the family to confront an age-old malevolence. The lore connects present events to an ominous past, shaping the characters’ fates.

🧭 Dimensional Travel

Bedroom portals shuttle characters between New York and Egypt, revealing hidden connections and otherworldly realms. These cross-space journeys intensify the threat and expose the limits of human understanding. The portals serve as a narrative engine that escalates peril and wonder alike.

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