Mother's Day
Mother's Day

Mother's Day

2021Movie125 minEnglish

Jordon (Michael Charles Wagner) reconnects with mother Wendy (Lisa Ludwig), in the midst of a mental health crisis, over the course of an afternoon in Travis Carlson’s innovative, award-winning Western New York-lensed feature.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Vojtech MrazekGenres: Drama, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Vera, haunted by her mother's manipulative and abusive past, finds herself drawn back into a toxic family dynamic. As she tries to break free from the cycle of control, disturbing secrets and a dark family legacy begin to surface, blurring the lines between reality and delusion. Vera must confront her traumatic upbringing to understand her own identity and escape the suffocating grip of her family's history.

Critical Reception

Mother's Day (2021) received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many pointing to its slow pacing and underdeveloped characters. While some praised its attempt at psychological horror and exploration of trauma, others found the narrative convoluted and the scares uninspired. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the unsettling atmosphere and others criticizing its predictability.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark and atmospheric tone.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Some found the exploration of trauma to be effective, while others felt it was mishandled.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Mother's Day' are scarce, but those available suggest a film that divided viewers. Some found the suspense and psychological elements engaging, while others felt the film failed to deliver on its horror premise and was ultimately unsatisfying.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Czech Republic, and its director, Vojtech Mrazek, is known for his work in television and short films before this feature-length debut.

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