When twin brothers arrive home to find their mother’s demeanor altered and face covered in surgical bandages, they begin to suspect the woman beneath the gauze might not be their mother.
Twin brothers Elias and Lukas are sent to live with their mother in their isolated family home after she undergoes facial cosmetic surgery. As their mother's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and unsettling, the boys begin to suspect that the woman beneath the bandages is not their mother at all. Their suspicion escalates into a desperate plan to uncover the truth and reclaim their mother, leading to a terrifying confrontation.
The 2022 remake of 'Goodnight Mommy' received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its unsettling atmosphere and the performances of its lead actors, many found it to be a pale imitation of the original Austrian film, lacking its unique psychological depth and impact. The pacing and narrative choices were frequently cited as weaknesses.
Google audience: Audience reviews often express disappointment, with many finding the remake to be a watered-down version of the original. Some viewers appreciated the acting, particularly from the young leads, but a significant portion felt the film lacked originality and failed to deliver the same level of dread or thematic complexity.
This film is an American remake of the 2014 Austrian psychological horror film of the same name, which was itself an Austrian submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards.
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