OTHER MOMMY

Other Mommy (2026)

Directed by: Rob Savage

𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘺 is like a buffet of all the other horror movies rolled into one. It can get overwhelming, but that excess becomes part of a meaningful experience. Eventually, it becomes a feast for the soul that yearns for horror with substance.

The film isn’t content with settling into just one form. It has many layers, constantly reinventing itself.

The entity, or the Other Mommy, loves to show off. Every time it appears, it unleashes another side that’s twice as shocking as the last. Its power keeps growing until it becomes so enormous that it consumes you.

There are moments when you doubt its existence, only for the film to remind you that it’s true. The line between horror and reality becomes a total blur.

It’s easy to say that it’s all in the mind, but the evidence says otherwise. The jump scares carry weight. They leave scars, reminding you that they happened. Whether physical, psychological, or emotional, they manage to coexist in the story.

You surrender yourself to the madness and grandness of the film. Even when you’re unsure where the story is headed, you let it take you wherever it may go.

You might think it’s getting out of hand, but the stylish shots and transitions reassure you that everything is under control. There’s confidence in the way the story is told.

The resolution may come across as corny, but at that moment, it seems fitting. For a film that constantly experiments and pushes boundaries, the ending becomes conventional. The closing song hits close to home.

Jessica Chastain mothered the mommy role. She can make her face appear as creepy as a doll one second, then overflow with emotion the next. Jay Duplass makes it easy to empathize with his character.

When everything feels lost, Arabella Olivia Clark serves as a compass, reminding everyone what this film is really for. Her portrayal is so warm and true that even the most absurd scenes become believable when she takes charge.

When the heart of the film takes over, the fear turns into warmth. Instead of getting scared, you become more moved and amazed.

𝘖𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘺 is no longer an other, but it acts like a mommy who nurtures and prepares you for some of the horrors in life.

𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐘

Cast: Jessica Chastain, Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed, Karen Allen

Screenplay by: Nathan Elston

Based on the novel: “Incidents Around the House” by Josh Malerman

Presented by: Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, Spin a Black Yarn

Release Date: October 7, 2026 in Philippine cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews