Goodnight Mommy

In the remote Austrian countryside, a mother returns home after cosmetic surgery with her face heavily bandaged. Her twin sons, Lukas and Elias, struggle to reconcile the stranger with the woman they once knew. As her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and frightening, the boys begin to suspect that the woman beneath the bandages is not their mother at all, leading to a terrifying battle for their own survival.

Goodnight Mommy received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its unsettling atmosphere, intense psychological horror, and shocking twists. Critics praised the chilling performances of the young actors and the film's masterful direction in building suspense and dread.

• Praised for its intense atmosphere and psychological dread.

• Commended for its shocking twists and unsettling narrative.

• Recognized for strong performances, especially from the young actors.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a deeply disturbing and suspenseful horror experience, appreciating its clever narrative and the unsettling family dynamic. Some found the graphic nature challenging, but generally, it was lauded as a masterclass in tension.

Selected as the Austrian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards, though it was not nominated. Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Sitges Film Festival.

The film was shot in a real, isolated house in the Austrian Alps, which significantly contributed to its claustrophobic and unsettling atmosphere.