The Mutant Baby is the main antagonist of the 1974 American horror film It's Alive and its 2009 remake.
A Los Angeles couple named Frank and Lenore Davis give birth to their second child, but it is mysteriously born as a murderous mutant that escapes and kills when it is frightened.
Appearance
The Mutant Baby resembles a human newborn with large eyes, four large yellow fangs, razor sharp claws, and a large forehead with prominent veins.
In the 2009 remake, the Mutant Baby has large forehead, large eyes, piranha-like teeth and five fingers with claws.
Powers and Abilities
The Mutant Baby possesses the following powers and abilities:
- Sharp teeth
- Claws
- Speed
- Homing ability (Only the original)
- Inhuman strength
- Stealth (Only the remake)
Fate
The baby is shot to death by police. However, the end of the film indicates that more Mutant Babies are being born across the country.
In the 2009 remake, the Mutant Baby named Daniel, along with his mother Lenore Harker, is burned to death when the house is burned down.
Trivia
- It is implied that experimental fertility drugs are responsible for the baby's mutations.
- Unlike the original or its trilogy, in the remake version the mutant baby name Daniel started off as an ordinary baby at first (except his size) until days through weeks has passed and he slowly become grayish-looking and goes on a killing spree.