Mama

Two young sisters, Victoria and Lily, are abandoned in a forest by their father after he murders their mother. Five years later, a mysterious entity known as "Mama" rescues them and raises them in a dilapidated cabin. When Victoria and Lily are found by their uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel, they struggle to adjust to a normal life, as Mama continues to haunt them and their new caretakers.

Mama received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric horror, effective jump scares, and strong performances, particularly from the lead actresses. Some criticism was directed at the plot's occasional predictability and the CGI effects in certain scenes.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and suspenseful build-up.
• Commended for Jessica Chastain's and the child actresses' performances.
• Some noted the story became less compelling in the latter half.

Google audience: Audiences found "Mama" to be a genuinely scary and well-acted horror film, with many appreciating the unique concept and the emotional depth brought by the performances. A common point of praise was the effectiveness of the scares, though some viewers found the ending to be a bit ambiguous.

The character of "Mama" was inspired by a Peruvian ghost story about a mother who drowns her children.