Motherly
Motherly

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Motherly

2022
Movie
90 min
English

Kate and her daughter Beth live alone in an isolated farmhouse in the woods, but when Kate slowly begins to suspect that something sinister is happening, her motherly instincts are put to the test.

Insights

IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Director: Craig William MacneillGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

When a woman seeks refuge from an abusive relationship at her estranged mother's isolated cabin, she hopes to find peace and healing. However, the cabin holds dark secrets, and her mother's unsettling behavior soon reveals a terrifying truth: her mother is not who she seems, and the perceived sanctuary is actually a deadly trap.

Critical Reception

Motherly received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the attempt at psychological horror, the execution was frequently seen as falling short of its potential, leading to a lukewarm response from audiences as well.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its unoriginal and predictable storyline.

  • Praised by some for its atmospheric tension, but largely let down by weak character development.

  • The film struggled to deliver a compelling or surprising horror experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Motherly are scarce, but the limited feedback available suggests a mixed to negative reception, with many viewers finding the film to be uninspired and lacking in genuine scares or emotional depth.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Craig William Macneill, is also known for directing the critically acclaimed horror film 'The Boy' (2015).

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