A24 film Mother Mary explores fame and psychological horror

Directed by David Lowery and produced by A24, the film Mother Mary is a psychological gothic drama starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel. The story follows a global pop superstar, Mother Mary, who experiences an existential collapse following a traumatic stage accident. Seeking to reclaim her identity, she flees to Germany to reconnect with Sam Anselm, a renowned fashion designer and former confidante.

The narrative utilizes elements of musical drama and supernatural horror to examine the relationship between the singer and the stylist who helped shape her public persona. A central plot point involves a supernatural entity known as the Red Woman, which haunts both women. In a climactic sequence that blends exorcism imagery with the creative process, a ritual results in the entity leaving Mary’s body in the form of a red fabric, which Sam then uses to create a garment.