Other Mommy review
There’s some effectively unnerving imagery and a cleverly icy dual lead performance but this kept-from-critics shocker is a bit of a jumble
TL;DR
- The film "Other Mommy" has been criticized for being a jumbled mess despite unnerving imagery and a strong dual lead performance.
- It was strategically kept from critics until its release, suggesting an attempt to bolster pre-ticket sales.
- Based on Josh Malerman's "Incidents Around the House," the movie focuses more on instant scares and gore than slow-burn horror.
- Jessica Chastain delivers a compelling performance, effectively portraying both a working mother and a demon impersonating her.
- The film's plot points and the demon's motivations become unclear, and it relies heavily on jump scares and body horror.
- Director Rob Savage's studio outings have lacked the creative spark of his earlier work, leading to a film that feels like a collection of set pieces rather than a cohesive story.
- The narrative struggles with logical inconsistencies regarding character reactions and plot progression.
- While the film introduces interesting psychological elements, they are often dropped in favor of more conventional horror tropes, and the ending deviates from the novel's bleaker conclusion.