Mama

Two young sisters, Lily and Victoria, are abandoned in a remote cabin in the woods by their father. Five years later, their uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel discover them, alive and seemingly cared for by a spectral entity they call 'Mama.' As the couple tries to reintegrate the feral children into society, Mama's possessive and malevolent nature follows them, threatening their new lives and sanity.

Mama received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While praised for its atmospheric dread, effective scares, and strong performances, particularly from the young actresses and Jessica Chastain, some critics found the plot to be derivative and the CGI occasionally distracting. Audiences generally responded well to its frightening moments and emotional undertones.

• Praised for its effective scares and Jessica Chastain's compelling performance.
• Noted for its unsettling atmosphere and competent direction.
• Criticized by some for a familiar plot structure and occasional CGI issues.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's frightening moments and the emotional depth of the characters, particularly the two young sisters. Some reviewers felt the story became predictable in its latter half, but the overall sentiment leaned towards enjoying it as a well-crafted horror film.

The short film that inspired 'Mama' was directed by Guillermo del Toro, who later became an executive producer on the feature film.