First Born (2007): Cast & Plot
First Born is a 2007 horror thriller directed by Isaac Webb, starring Elisabeth Shue as Laura, Steven Mackintosh and Blair Brown. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Isaac Webb
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Alejandro Martínez
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is First Born About?
The premise of First Born without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Pregnant Laura feels isolated: her husband Steven, though caring, is often absent, and her mother lives far away. Having sacrificed her own ambitions, she is already on edge. After a traumatic C‑section, she begins to experience unsettling visions, and a disturbing babysitter only heightens her paranoia. As distrust grows, Laura spirals into a self‑destructive mental breakdown.
First Born Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- doll
- couple
- pregnant woman
- mouse
- paranoia
- knife
- husband wife relationship
- dead dog
- blood
- dog
- pregnancy
- babysitter
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- postpartum depression
- baby
- nightmare
- crying baby
- mother kills own child
- dying hair
- real estate agent
- realtor
First Born Cast & Characters
Elisabeth Shue leads the cast as Laura, with Steven Mackintosh as Steve and Blair Brown as Laura's Mother. Directed by Isaac Webb; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Isaac Webb
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Elisabeth Shue as Laura -
Steven Mackintosh as Steve - Blair Brown as Laura's Mother
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Kathleen Chalfant as Mrs. Kasperian
Also Starring in First Born
· 5 more- Khandi Alexander Dierdre
- Barbara Rhoades Nancy
- Marilyn Harris Smith Party Goer #3
- Pippa Pearthree Gale
- Carolyn Gilroy Jenny (voice)
First Born Plot Summary
What happens in First Born from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Laura, Elisabeth Shue, is an artistic dancer married to a wealthy New York City businessman. After a dance performance, she suspects she might be pregnant. On the subway home, she notices a young woman across from her holding a baby; a moment later the woman is gone, leaving only a baby wrapped in a blanket—a doll. Alarmed, Laura reaches for the infant, but it’s just a doll, and she hears a distant cry echoing in the background. She stops at a drugstore to pick up a pregnancy test, bringing the doll home with her. Later that night, she and her husband Steve, Steven Mackintosh, share the good news: he has made partner at his firm and she is pregnant.
Full summary
The whole story of First Born, scene by scene
First Born Trailers & Videos
The trailer of First Born.
How Well Do You Know First Born?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is Laura's profession before she discovers she is pregnant?
Cars in First Born
6 cars on screen, including the 2005 Cadillac Escalade and the SAAB 9-3 Cabrio.
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2005 Cadillac Escalade Important role -
SAAB 9-3 Cabrio Important role -
2003 Ford E-Series Minor role -
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Minor role
First Born Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Elsőszülött” and “Obsesión Maternal”.
- Also known as
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- Elsőszülött
- Obsesión Maternal
- Младенец
- Filha das Sombras
- Narodziny obłędu
- Paranoia
- הבכורה
- Заплаха
- 新生儿
- Lanetli Bebek
- Obsesión maternal, ახალშობილი
- Первісток
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First Born FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of First Born, each answered in a sentence.
How long is First Born?
First Born runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was First Born released?
First Born was released on March 20, 2007.
Who directed First Born?
First Born was directed by Isaac Webb.
Who is in the cast of First Born?
First Born stars Elisabeth Shue as Laura, Steven Mackintosh as Steve and Blair Brown as Laura's Mother, among 9 credited actors.
Does First Born have a post-credit scene?
No. First Born has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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