Motherly

A young couple expecting their first child struggles with the extreme and isolating overprotectiveness of the expectant mother's mother. As the pregnancy progresses, the future grandmother's behavior escalates from intrusive to terrifying, blurring the lines between maternal love and dangerous obsession.

Motherly received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempts at suspense, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the thriller genre.

• Praised for its attempts at psychological tension within a horror context.

• Criticized for a derivative storyline and lack of originality.

• Found the characters and their motivations to be underdeveloped.

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The film was originally titled 'The Possession of Cassie' before being changed to 'Motherly'.