Horror
Your mommy won't save you.
Other Mommy (2026)
Runtime
93 min
Release date
07/10/2026
Country
United States of America
Production
Spin a Black Yarn
Blumhouse Atomic
Overview
Young Bela forms a relationship with a sinister entity in her home that looks uncannily like her own mother, drawing her into a terrifying and increasingly dark world.
Directors & Screenwriters
Rob Savage
Director
Nathan Elston
Screenwriter
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Jessica Chastain
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Ursula Martin
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Arabella Olivia Clark
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Isabela "Bela" Martin
Jay Duplass
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Russell "Russ" Martin
Karen Allen
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Ruth Martin
Arian Moayed
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Frank
Sean Kaufman
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Kelvin
Dichen Lachman
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Lois Anthony
Adam Silver
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Brian
Alec Secăreanu
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Ruiss
Millie Wood
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Little Girl
Travis Nelson
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Tony
Carrie Dimaculangan
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Callie
Erin Birgy
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Erin
Hayley Spelman
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Other Mommy (Creature)
Rosie Anne O'Gorman
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Tube Kid 1
Alejandro Nieves
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Tube Kid 2
Jessica Pennington
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House Rules
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Halloween Ready
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Other Mommy is now playing in cinemas
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Experience Other Mommy in cinemas TONIGHT
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Fun
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The Bravery
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Some doors are closed for a reason.
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She looked like you
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"Are You Tricking Me?"
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Sometimes she's there. Sometimes she's not.
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Not everyone who comes home is who they seem.
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Mommy?
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Is it Mommy?
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Mommy's laugh is contagious
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You need to protect the family at all costs
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Inside
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Sometimes the quietest stories are the most terrifying.
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Let me into your heart
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Official Trailer 2
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Official Trailer
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Did You Know?
Jessica Chastain’s double‑take will make you think twice about bath time.
A fresh trailer for Rob Savage’s upcoming horror "Other Mommy" drops the mask on Jessica Chastain’s unsettling dual performance – she plays both a loving mother and a nightmarish doppelganger that haunts her daughter Bela. The new footage leans into the creep factor, turning an innocent bubble‑bath scene into a chilling showdown and swapping a kiddie ball pit for something far less playful when the Other Mommy decides to join the fun.
Savage, known for "Host" and "The Boogeyman," adapts Josh Malerman’s novel "Incidents Around the House" for the screen. The film pairs Chastain with Arabella Olivia Clark, who steps into Bela’s shoes, and is backed by a supporting cast that includes Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Indiana Jones veteran Karen Allen. Producer James Wan adds his horror pedigree to the mix, promising a blend of child‑level terror and adult dread.
While the trailer nods to recent genre hits like "Obsession" and "Backrooms," "Other Mommy" carves its own path with a story that escalates from eerie mimicry to outright aggression as the creature pursues its own agenda. Fans can expect the full nightmare to hit theaters on October 9, turning everyday family moments into something truly terrifying.
Chastain faces off with herself in the chilling new horror ‘Other Mommy’ – trailer drops!
Universal Pictures and Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster have just rolled out a second trailer for the upcoming horror‑thriller Other Mommy, slated to hit theaters on October 9. The film plunges viewers into the unsettling world of young Bela, who begins an eerie bond with a dark entity that mirrors her own mother’s visage.
Oscar winner Jessica Chastain tackles a double‑duty, portraying both Bela’s mother and the sinister doppelgänger that haunts their home. She’s joined by Arabella Olivia Clark as Bela, Jay Duplass as the bewildered dad Daddo, and a supporting lineup that includes Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and legendary Karen Allen. The unsettling tone is shaped by director Rob Savage, known for Host and The Boogeyman, while horror heavyweight James Wan—behind The Conjuring and Saw—serves as producer.
The screenplay, penned by WGA award‑winner Nathan Elston of Succession fame, adapts Josh Malerman’s New York Times bestseller Incidents Around the House. Malerman, whose novel Bird Box became a Netflix smash, brings his knack for dread to the screen, with executive producers Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Rob Savage, Malerman himself and Ryan Lewis overseeing the project.
Jessica Chastain’s new horror, ‘Other Mommy,’ opens to a crushing 17% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rob Savage’s latest horror, ‘Other Mommy,’ arrives with a marquee‑level lead—Academy‑Award winner Jessica Chastain—and a source material pedigree, adapting Josh Malerman’s 2024 novel Incidents Around the House. The film was billed as the next big financial horror smash of 2026, hoping to ride the wave of genre blockbusters that have dominated the box office this year.
But the early critical response is anything but hopeful. With the embargo lifted just before its weekend debut, reviewers have already slashed the film’s Rotten Tomatoes average to a dismal 17%, making it the lowest‑rated horror of the season. The stark contrast is glaring when set against the year’s runaway success Obsession, which has become the highest‑grossing original horror of the century.
Industry buzz had been high, especially after the genre’s recent triumphs—Curry Barker’s breakout debut and the record‑breaking runs of titles like The Substance and Weapons. Yet ‘Other Mommy’ seems to be the outlier, struggling to convince critics that its blend of psychological dread and supernatural menace lands any better than its promotional hype.
If the film can still tap into the lucrative horror market remains to be seen, but the early numbers suggest it will have an uphill battle to shed its poor reviews and find an audience beyond the curiosity of Chastain’s fan base.
Jessica Chastain’s newest horror is already a critical disaster, scoring just 17% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Rob Savage’s upcoming thriller Other Mommy entered the spotlight with high expectations – a Universal release, a James Wan production, and a lead performance by Academy‑Award winner Jessica Chastain, based on Josh Malerman’s 2024 novel Incidents Around the House. Yet the early wave of reviews has been unforgiving, slamming the film as a "masterfully cringe mess" and dubbing it Chastain’s worst movie in years.
The backlash is starkly contrasted with the genre’s current champion, Curry Barker’s Obsession, which has shattered box‑office records and earned a place among the highest‑grossing horror titles of the century. While Obsession enjoys rave reviews and awards buzz, Other Mommy languishes with a meager 17% average on Rotten Tomatoes, signaling a disconnect between its star power and audience reception.
Critics have taken particular aim at the film’s premise – a sinister doppelganger stalking a child – calling it “stupid and unscary.” Despite Chastain’s committed performance, the consensus suggests the supernatural thriller fails to deliver the tension and originality that horror fans crave, casting doubt on its prospects as the year’s next financial horror smash.
Jessica Chastane’s ‘Other Mommy’ out‑grosses ‘The Social Reckoning’ – and the stars can’t stop texting about it!
Jessica Chastain’s demonic‑mom horror flick ‘Other Mommy’ shocked the market by pulling in $27.5 million its opening weekend, easily eclipsing the $5.5 million debut of Jeremy Strong’s tech‑drama ‘The Social Reckoning.’ The surprise win was celebrated in a playful Instagram Story exchange between the two leads, complete with a middle‑finger emoji from Strong and a kiss emoji from Chastain, as they compared their on‑screen personas.
The numbers are especially striking given the film’s modest $18 million budget and a dismal D+ CinemaScore. Critics were largely unkind, yet the campy thriller proved financially resilient, out‑performing the expected $7‑8 million range for ‘The Social Reckoning,’ which struggled to meet its own projections despite a star‑studded cast.
Strong, who steps into the shoes of Mark Zuckerberg for the Sorkin sequel, has been immersing himself in method work, telling co‑actors to treat him like the real Zuckerberg would. Meanwhile, Chastain’s horror turn has become a cultural meme, with Vulture photos of the duo side‑by‑side sparking a wave of online jokes. Their banter underscores how a film can defy critical consensus and turn box‑office headlines into a social media spectacle.
A $28 million opening can’t save a horror flop—here’s why.
Rob Savage’s latest horror effort, *Other Mommy*, roared into theaters with a $27.8 million domestic haul in its first two days, outpacing every other release this weekend. The film banks on the star power of Academy Award nominee Jessica Chastain and promises an unsettling experience, but the numbers tell only half the story.
Critics quickly turned the lights off on the buzz. Rotten Tomatoes slashed the movie to a 15 % approval rating, and ScreenRant’s Josh Bate gave it a meager 4 / 10, noting that the initial suspense fizzles out midway. The consensus is clear: the horror tropes *Other Mommy* leans on feel flat, landing the film on several “worst of the year” lists.
The situation mirrors the fate of the 2025 *War of the Worlds* adaptation, which holds a dismal 4 % Rotten Tomatoes score. Though its theatrical run flopped, the sci‑fi misfire found a second wind on Peacock, climbing into the platform’s top‑ten most‑streamed movies. The streaming rebound highlights a curious split—audiences may still seek out the strange even when critics deem a film a disaster.
Industry analysts see this as a textbook case of box‑office versus critical reception. While *Other Mommy* proves that big ticket sales don’t guarantee artistic praise, *War of the Worlds* shows that a poor critical record can still translate into streaming popularity. The divide underscores how modern viewers navigate hype, hype‑driven marketing, and the ever‑shifting metrics of film success.
The horror film that broke box‑office records is also the year’s most‑panned movie
Rob Savage’s *Other Mommy* opened to a surprising $27.8 million domestic haul, instantly claiming the top spot at the weekend box office. Yet the numbers tell only half the story – the film has been slammed by critics, earning a meager 15 % on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4/10 from ScreenRant’s Josh Bate, who called its horror elements "flat".
The contrast is stark when you line it up against the 2025 adaptation of H.G. Wells’ *War of the Worlds*, which many deem the worst film of the decade. Directed by Rich Lee, the movie sits at a dismal 4 % on Rotten Tomatoes despite a cast that includes Ice Cube, Clark Gregg, Eva Longoria and Andrea Savage. Its abysmal reception has sparked a wave of morbid curiosity, propelling it into the top ten most‑streamed titles on Peacock.
Both movies illustrate a curious split between box‑office draw and critical reception. *Other Mommy* leverages star power – Academy Award‑winner Jessica Chastain leads the horror‑thriller – to pull crowds, while *War of the Worlds* relies on a star‑studded lineup to fuel streaming interest despite universal derision. As audiences flock to see what the buzz (or backlash) is about, the films underscore how a strong opening can coexist with scathing reviews, turning poor reception into a strange kind of marketing momentum.
Jessica Chastain’s double‑role horror hit ‘Other Mommy’ finally lands on digital shelves – and the bonus features are worth the price of admission.
Blumhouse’s R‑rated thriller ‘Other Mommy’ exploded at the box office, pulling in $108 million worldwide on a modest $18‑$19 million budget. The film follows Jessica Chastain as mother Ursula Martin and the malevolent doppelgänger that stalks her daughter, a premise lifted from Josh Malerman’s 2024 novel *Incidents Around the House*. Despite its commercial success, the movie has been panned by critics, holding a 19% Rotten Tomatoes score and a lukewarm 4/10 from ScreenRant’s own review.
Fans who missed the theatrical run can now stream the horror‑driven family drama starting November 10 on platforms like Prime Video and Fandango at Home. A physical release follows on December 29, when Universal Pictures Home Entertainment will ship 4K and Blu‑ray editions packed with deleted and alternate scenes—think a car‑confrontation showdown and a creepy bath sequence—plus behind‑the‑scenes looks at the film’s practical effects and a deep dive into how the cast subverted classic horror tropes.
The digital launch also includes a special “Breaking Rules with Other Mommy” feature where cast and crew discuss the film’s attempt to flip genre expectations through the eyes of Bela, the daughter. Even though reviewers argue that the jump‑scare‑laden trailer—most famous for the contorted figure under a table—was the only genuinely eerie moment, Chastain’s performance as the spectral embodiment of a smothering parent still draws praise. For horror aficionados, the new release offers a chance to reassess the film’s mixed legacy and explore the extra content that reveals what made its tension tick.
Jessica Chastain’s unsettling smile hides a desperate monster in ‘Other Mommy’
Playing both the nurturing mother in *Mommy* and the nightmarish creature in *Other Mommy* gave Jessica Chastain a rare chance to dig into what she calls a “very complicated relationship to motherhood.” The film pits her human character against a grotesque entity that is obsessed with convincing a little girl—Bela, played by Arabella Olivia Clark—that it’s a loving parent.
The creature’s most striking feature is its forced grin. In a newly released behind‑the‑scenes clip titled “A Family in Pieces,” director Rob Savage recalls the moment Chastain first showed him the smile on set. “I saw the face, I knew this movie was gonna be freaky as hell,” he says, adding, “It’s a smiley face. But there’s nothing happy about it.” That eerie juxtaposition of a cheerful expression with a predatory intent fuels the film’s core tension.
Savage and Chastain also explored how much the monster must sacrifice to keep up its performance. “There’s like a desperation to her,” Chastain explains, hinting at the entity’s frantic need to win Bela’s trust. The home‑release bonus featurette delves into that desperation, showing how the creature’s smile is less a gesture of affection and more a calculated, almost tragic, act of survival.