Horror,Drama,Mystery
France,United States of America
Goodnight Mommy is a 2014 Austrian horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. The story follows twin brothers Elias and Lukas, who live in a secluded modernist house with their mother. The boys' father is absent, but their mother is always present and caring for them.
One day, their mother returns home after undergoing cosmetic facial surgery. Her face is completely wrapped in bandages, and her behavior and personality seem to have changed. She is colder, distant, and often ignores the boys' questions and requests.
The boys begin to suspect that the woman beneath the bandages might not be their mother after all. They embark on a quest to uncover the truth, but their mother keeps thwarting their efforts. As tensions mount, the boys become increasingly desperate and paranoid.
The film is a slow-burning and methodical thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. It explores themes of identity, motherhood, and grief in a haunting and atmospheric way. Goodnight Mommy has been praised for its striking visuals, eerie score, and outstanding performance by the child actors.
