Goodnight Mommy

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Goodnight Mommy

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Released Sep 11, 2015

1h 40m

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Twin boys who do everything together, from collecting beetles to feeding stray cats, welcome their mother home after her reconstructive surgery. But with her face wrapped in bandages, and her demeanor distant, they grow suspicious of her identity.

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Critics Consensus

Dark, violent, and drenched in dread, Goodnight Mommy is perfect for extreme horror enthusiasts -- or filmgoers who prefer to watch between splayed fingers.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

I swear, if I wasn't running late for my second event of the night, I would have stood up in the theater and did a long slow clap after watching the Austrian horror, GOODNIGHT MOMMY.

Rated: B+

Sep 1, 2017

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Angie Han

Slashfilm

Goodnight Mommy filmmakers put viewers through hell with the implicit promise that they'll make it all worth it in the end. The biggest surprise, for me, was that they actually make good on that contract.

Jun 13, 2017

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Kristen Yoonsoo Kim

Complex

If you're squirmish...it may be best to stay away-but we dare you not to.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 24, 2017

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Bianca Garner

Filmotomy

A film that relies on the psychological aspects of the horror genre rather than cheap jump scares, and as a result, it’s far more effective in the long term.

Oct 3, 2024

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

... an unsettling horror film built on scars (physical and psychological) that upset the connection between a mother (Susanne Wuest) and her sons, adolescent twins named Lukas and Elias played by real-life twin brothers Lukas Schwarz and Elias Schwarz.

Nov 4, 2023

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

Goodnight Mommy is the best example of twin terror to come along in years and announces Fiala and Severin as an auteur duo in the making.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 20, 2020

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Jacob B

A beautifully dark suspense film from Austria that seems to be a bit too much inspired by Thomas Tryons classic tale “The Other”. While the twists are obvious and the reveal at the end is not that big of a surprise, the atmosphere and acting (especially from the young actors) and direction definitely elevate this creepy bed time tale.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/25

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Rafael L

I knew this was going to be a slow movie, so I let it cook. And what a crazy, unexpected, and disturbing third act we get! This movie came so close to making me feel as disturbed as Speak No Evil and We Need to Talk About Kevin did! IhateitIloveitIhateitIloveit!! I still feel like there are some loose ends, though. Likeee, all that pizza!? Wtf hahaha. And in what world do a couple of nonprofit guys just walk into your house and wait for you so you can give them money? Hahahah

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/15/24

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Chris G

A slow burn of foreign horror that starts out going in one direction before pivoting on a dime to something much more sinister.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Ray M

It’s worth a watch. The building sense of dread is palpable as the audience is hit with more and more clues. As I figured out the ending nearly, maybe a few too many clues. If you don’t mind seeing through the veil early, it’s worth your time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/09/24

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Logan D

After their mother returns from the hospital, her face covered with bandages, twin boys begin to suspect she isn't who she says she is. Very intense film with engaging performances from all three actors. Although their motivation is understandable the twins are some of the creepiest kids I've observed in cinema. Two warnings: 1) the situations get very intense. Not for the squeamish; 2) don't confuse this with the Naomi Watts version released in 2022. It was poorly received. Wait around til the 30 minute mark or so to see if it hooks you.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/30/24

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GABRIEL S

Completely monotonous film, meaningless ending, terrible acting (especially the twin protagonists) and no suitable soundtrack. The 2022 Remake is much better.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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Veronika Franz

Director

Severin Fiala

Director

Susanne Wuest

Die Mutter

Elias Schwarz

Elias

Lukas Schwarz

Lukas

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Synopsis

Twin boys who do everything together, from collecting beetles to feeding stray cats, welcome their mother home after her reconstructive surgery. But with her face wrapped in bandages, and her demeanor distant, they grow suspicious of her identity.

Director: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
Producer: Ulrich Seidl
Screenwriter: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
Distributor: Radius TWC
Production Co: Ulrich Seidl Film Produktion GmbH
Rating: R (Some Nudity|Disturbing Violent Content)
Genre: Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: German
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 11, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 28, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.2M
Runtime: 1h 40m

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