Other Mommy
Young Bela forms a relationship with a sinister entity in her home that looks uncannily like her own mother, drawing her into a terrifying and increasingly dark world.
Why it matters
A psychological haunted house tale that creeps under your skin by focusing on possession as emotional invasion.
- Subtle dread over shock tactics — the entity’s persuasion is as chilling as its presence.
- Explores trauma and identity through a child’s perspective, blending supernatural horror with family drama.
- Practical effects and sound design craft an unsettling atmosphere reminiscent of late-’70s folk horror.
- For fans of slow-burn hauntings like *The Babadook* and *Hereditary* seeking mood over mayhem.
Director
5 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
57
Supernatural
80
Creature
0
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
33
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
Content Warnings
Phobia triggers
Pairs Well With
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Production History
Intelligence Brief
Rob Savage returns with a psychological haunting that blurs possession and familial terror in 'Other Mommy'.
- Why it matters: Savage, fresh off 'Host', leverages his knack for claustrophobic dread to explore childhood vulnerability and parental fear through a supernatural lens.
- What we know: The story centers on a young girl targeted by a malevolent entity bent on inhabiting her, escalating tension within a family setting rife with emotional complexity.
- Who's involved: Jessica Chastain leads a strong cast including Jay Duplass and Dichen Lachman, promising nuanced performances that elevate the possession trope.
- The buzz: Early whispers emphasize Savage's signature intimate scares combined with Chastain's commanding presence, marking 'Other Mommy' as a standout in mid-2026's horror slate.
Trailers
Mommy?
Is it Mommy?
Mommy's laugh is contagious
You need to protect the family at all costs
Production Intel
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $19 million
- Filming Locations
- United States of America
- Source Material
- Based on based on novel or book