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Critics Savagely Pan Jessica Chastain Horror Film
9 Oct
Summary
- The film received a dismal 17% on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Many critics found the trailer scarier than the movie.
- Audiences reportedly laughed at the finale's ineffective scares.
The supernatural thriller 'Other Mommy,' starring Jessica Chastain, has been widely panned by critics since its release on Friday. The film, directed by Rob Savage, garnered a low 17% score on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 out of 100 on Metacritic, leading to a chorus of negative reviews.
Reviewers described 'Other Mommy' as "sloppy," "excruciating," and one even called it "Jessica Chastain's worst movie in a long time." Many critics agreed that the film's teaser trailer was more frightening and a better use of time than the 94-minute movie itself. The film's ending was also noted for eliciting laughter from the audience due to its "ludicrous finale."
While director Rob Savage boasted about the film's numerous jump scares, critics found them "ineffective." The movie was also criticized for its "woeful CGI" and "increasingly nonsensical storytelling." However, one reviewer noted that Chastain seemed to enjoy her role as the menacing entity, delivering "menacing smiles" and eerie movements.
