You Are Not My Mother
In a North Dublin housing estate, teenage Char's mother mysteriously goes missing. When she returns without explanation, Char resolves to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and shed light on her family's dark secrets.
Why it matters
A brooding folk horror that twists family bonds into something sinister, rooted in Irish myth and modern malaise.
- Wraps ancient Celtic folklore in the grime and grit of a Dublin housing estate—urban folk horror done right.
- Anchored by a raw, emotionally charged performance from Hazel Doupe as Char, caught between love and dread.
- Practical effects and unsettling ritual imagery conjure a creeping dread that lingers beyond the screen.
- For fans of slow-burning psychological dread and cultural hauntings rather than jump-scare theatrics.
Director
3 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
14
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
57
Supernatural
40
Creature
18
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
99
Survival
0
