Netflix subscribers have just days left to stream the 2013 horror film Mama, which past viewers say 'everyone should watch at least once.' The film will leave the streaming platform on July 25.
What Is Mama About?
The story follows two young girls, Victoria and Lily, who are discovered abandoned in a crumbling woodland dwelling years after their parents' deaths. Specialists are perplexed as to how they survived with no apparent food or resources. The siblings are transferred to a secure facility where childhood behavioural experts monitor them, believing they have been isolated for five years.
To help reintegrate them into society, the girls are placed with their uncle Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his partner Annabel (Jessica Chastain), who aim to provide a secure and nurturing home. They quickly discover there is far more to the case than meets the eye.
Critical Reception and Viewer Reactions
Directed by Andy Muschietti, known for the IT horror films, and executive produced by Guillermo Del Toro, Mama holds a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 63% from critics and 55% from audiences. One viewer wrote: 'Mama expands a chilling short film into a full-length feature exploring the dark, twisted depth of maternal love.' Another stated: 'Everyone should watch this movie at least once.'
A third commented: 'This is actually a pretty good movie. I don't understand the hate from some critics. I haven't seen this movie in many years, but it has aged very well. It also has a lot of great scenes and creepy moments.' A fourth remarked: 'I don't know what it is about it, but this film somehow stuck with me. In my opinion, it does not get the credit it is due. Very atmospheric movie.'
Cast and Crew
The cast features Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain and Game of Thrones alum Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, alongside revered horror actor Javier Botet. Andy Muschietti directed, with Guillermo Del Toro serving as executive producer.
According to the official synopsis: 'Annabel and Lucas are faced with the challenge of raising his young nieces that were left alone in the forest for five years.... but how alone were they?'
Mama is now streaming on Netflix and will leave the platform on July 25.
