Mama (2013) | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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On the day that their parents die, sisters Lilly and Victoria vanish in the woods, prompting a frantic search by their Uncle Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend, Annabel (Jessica Chastain). Five years later, miraculously, the girls are found alive in a decaying cabin, and Lucas and Annabel welcome them into their home. But as Annabel tries to reintroduce the children to a normal life, she finds that someone -- or something -- still wants to tuck them in at night. Read More Read Less

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If you're into old-school scares over cheap gore, you'll be able to get over Mama's confusing script and contrived plot devices.

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Jenny Catchings

Bitch Media

While [Guillermo Del Toro] only takes an executive producer credit here on Mama, I doubt more involvement would have been helpful.

Jan 14, 2021

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Roxana Hadadi

Punch Drunk Critics

Good acting can't forgive bad effects or narrative choices, and yes, there are a lot of those.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 9, 2017

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Louis Black

Austin Chronicle

Haunting and extremely atmospheric, Mama is a horror film imbued with an unsettling and affecting power.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2014

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Hits most of the expected beats of a ghost story of this nature, though the actual design of the titular character is jarring and evocative enough to stay with you well after the credits roll.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 22, 2023

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Following a common trend in supernatural horror, Mama begins with a novel premise and compelling characters, but then slowly digresses into bankrupt genre clichés, rampant exposition, and formulaic boo! moments.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 20, 2022

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

...a little unnerving when it needs to be and creepy throughout.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 23, 2022

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Dan C Mama is a decent watch with some really creepy moments. I was dubious about the cast beforehand however they put in a great performance the children included. The story is strong enough however The actual entity mama once seen breaks emersion for me and it was unrecoverable from that moment on. The suspense and mystery had completely been taken out for me personally. Overall: a good horror flick you will enjoy it. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/15/24 Full Review Corey K One of my favorite and most disturbing creature features but with heart Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/12/24 Full Review Audience Member Jessica Chastain is the reason this movie is so good. The plot is good. Other characters were okay. Overall a very enjoyable movie. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review Miss Shadow G Literally boring, was it supposed to be horror movie? More like a joke movie, not even a comedy Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Audience Member Loved it, but I'm pissed at the ending and would have liked a different ending. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/20/24 Full Review Sunshine K The only reason I did not give a 5 star was because of the ending. Overall I really liked the movie. The only thing I would suggest a slightly different ending. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/04/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Andy Muschietti Director Jessica Chastain Annabel Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Uncle Lucas Megan Charpentier Victoria Isabelle Nélisse Lilly Daniel Kash Dr. Dreyfuss

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