Mama

Two young sisters, Lilly and Victoria, are abandoned in a remote cabin after their father commits a murder-suicide. They are found five years later, having been raised by a feral, spectral entity they call 'Mama'. As their uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel attempt to reintegrate them into society, Mama becomes increasingly possessive and violent, unwilling to let her 'children' go.

Mama received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric horror, strong performances, particularly from Jessica Chastain and the young actresses, and its effective scares. Some critics found the plot occasionally uneven or derivative, but overall it was considered a solid and frightening supernatural thriller.

• Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and genuine scares.

• Jessica Chastain's performance and the unsettling portrayal of the children were highlights.

• Some noted the film's reliance on jump scares and a somewhat predictable narrative.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's scary moments and the disturbing nature of the 'Mama' character. Many found it to be a well-crafted horror film that delivered on suspense and frights, though some felt the story could have been more original.

Nominated for Best Horror Film at the Saturn Awards. Jessica Chastain was nominated for a Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress.

The distinctive 'creepy crawling' movement of Mama was inspired by a viral video of a woman with a rare neurological disorder called Tourette syndrome, who had a habit of making jerky, involuntary movements.