Goodnight Mommy

R

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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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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Allen Almachar

The MacGuffin

I was fascinated with the set up and the interplay between identity and the multiple forms of duality. In this case, however, the journey was much more rewarding than the destination.

Rated: B

Jul 14, 2020

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Audience Member

Liked the plot and deliverance, maybe effects could be improved?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/20/24

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Adam B

For the love of God, don't watch this utterly pointless movie.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/24

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Gracie C

This film follows in line with similar psychological horrors(such as A Tale of Two Sisters) but exceeds the predecessors by being smoother. Any knowledge of "twists" does not take away from the film as the narrative is strong enough on its own. I would highly recommend and don't forget to floss!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/15/23

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Tyler B

As this suspenseful masterpiece unfolds, you'll find yourself swaying between the many possible outcomes. A grounded horror thriller that dives into the emotionally charged minds of overly imaginative twin boys and their conflicted mother.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Pablo M

Que filme!!!! Um ótimo suspense. Apenas assistam.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/20/23

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Maria G

It is very contraintuitive to give this movie a high rating, because I partly wish I haven't seen it, but that is also the reason why I consider it a well-made horror. Clearly not for wide audience, very disturbing, depressing and difficult to let go of.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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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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