Mama

Two young sisters, Lily and Victoria, are abandoned in a remote cabin after their father murders their mother and then jumps to his death. Five years later, the sisters are found alive in the woods, feral and traumatized, and are taken in by their uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel. As they try to reintegrate the girls into society, they discover that a dark, spectral entity, referred to as 'Mama', has followed them from the cabin and is protecting the children.

Mama received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere, scares, and performances, particularly Chastain's, while some found the plot and CGI to be less convincing. The film was a commercial success, recouping its budget several times over.

• Praised for its chilling atmosphere and effective jump scares.

• Jessica Chastain's performance as Annabel was frequently highlighted.

• Some critics noted that the plot could be predictable and the CGI was not always convincing.

Google audience: Audiences generally found 'Mama' to be a frightening and well-acted horror film, with many appreciating the disturbing nature of the titular character and the performances of the young actresses. Some viewers felt the story became less compelling in its latter half.

The concept for 'Mama' originated from a short film of the same name created by director Andrés Musalem, which gained significant attention and led to the development of the feature-length version.