Vietnamese cinema highlights new horror and family drama releases

The Vietnamese film industry is preparing for several notable releases. The horror film ‘Other Mommy’ has gained attention following an exclusive trailer screening ahead of ‘The Odyssey’. The horror plot follows a young girl named Bela and her family as they encounter a shapeshifting entity that mimics her mother, creating psychological trauma and uncertainty within the household. Director James Wan noted that such stories are currently resonating with a new generation of audiences.

In the drama genre, the film ‘Ngày con còn mẹ’ (The Day I Still Have Mother) is scheduled for nationwide release on November 11, 2026. A newly released teaser highlights themes of parental favoritism and family conflict. The story centers on Mây, a daughter who feels marginalized by her mother, bà Tím, who shows clear preference for her son. The film aims to explore how different expressions of parental love can impact children and foster better understanding within families.