False Positive

About False Positive

"False Positive" is a 2021 horror movie distributed by Hulu and directed by John Lee. The film follows a woman named Lucy (Ilana Glazer) who, after difficult attempts at getting pregnant with her husband Adrian (Justin Theroux), finally finds her dream fertility doctor in the charismatic Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan). However, after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister through Hindle's gleaming charm, and she sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about him and her own "birth story."

Making / Production

"False Positive" was produced by A24, a company well-known for their work in the horror genre, including films like "Hereditary" and "Midsommar." The film was written by Ilana Glazer and John Lee, and was released on Hulu on June 25, 2021.

Actors

• Ilana Glazer as Lucy - Glazer gives a captivating performance, projecting fear, determination, and vulnerability as she delves into the horrors of her pregnancy.
• Justin Theroux as Adrian - Theroux excellently portrays a conflicted husband, torn between his loyalty to his wife and his professional ties to Dr. Hindle.
• Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Hindle - Brosnan gives an unsettling performance as the charming yet subtly menacing fertility doctor. His performance highlights the character's dark persona behind his friendly facade.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• False Positive is Ilana Glazer's first horror movie.
• The film is a nod to the 1968 horror classic "Rosemary's Baby."

Quotes

• "It's not paranoia if it's real." - Lucy
• "Maybe there is no natural, just normal." - Dr. Hindle

Music, Soundtrack

• The haunting and eerie music for "False Positive" was done by Lucy Railton.
• The movie's unique soundtrack adds to its unsettling atmosphere, enhancing the dark themes and suspenseful moments.