Mamá

Two young sisters, abandoned in a remote cabin years prior, are found alive and well by their uncle and his girlfriend. The children, however, seem to have brought a mysterious, spectral entity back with them from the woods. This entity, known only as 'Mama', is fiercely protective of the girls and begins to exhibit increasingly dangerous and possessive behavior.

Mama was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric horror, effective jump scares, and strong performances, particularly from the lead actresses. While some critics found the plot somewhat conventional, the film was largely seen as a well-crafted and suspenseful supernatural thriller.

• Praised for its genuine scares and unsettling atmosphere.

• Lauded for strong performances by Jessica Chastain and the young actresses.

• Some found the plot predictable but appreciated the film's overall tension and visual style.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently highlight the film's frightening moments and the compelling performances of the cast. Many found it to be a scarier and more engaging horror film than expected, though a few wished for a more original storyline.

The film's director, Andrés Muschietti, had previously made a short film also titled 'Mamá' in 2008, which served as the inspiration for this feature-length adaptation.