A Woman Called Mother

A slow-burning, deeply unsettling descent into family madness, where the familiar turns monstrous and every scene tightens the dread.

Directed by

Randolph Zaini

Genres

Horror, Drama

Starring

Aurora Ribero, Artika Sari Devi, Ali Fikry

Tagline

Woman. Mother. Monster.

Overview

After her father’s death, Vira’s mother has a mental breakdown. To start fresh, the family moves to a new city and opens a hair salon together. While the family attempts to adjust to their new lives, Vira’s mother, Yanti, begins exhibiting strange, violent behavior reminiscent of her mental breakdown and becomes particularly preoccupied with her son’s sex life. Vira begins to investigate the strange occurrences and discovers that a dangerous ritual and a demonic possession are just the tip of the iceberg.

How it feels

Dark, tense, eerie and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, madness, trauma, identity

Content

Strong violence and gore. Mild sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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