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Release and critical reception of horror film Other Mommy

Overview

The supernatural psychological horror film ‘Other Mommy’, directed by Rob Savage and based on the novel ‘Incidents Around the House’ by Josh Malerman, is undergoing international theatrical releases. Produced by James Wan’s Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, the plot follows eight-year-old Bela, who encounters an entity that bears an ‘uncanny resemblance’ to her mother. The entity becomes ‘increasingly aggressive’ after being rejected by the child and seeks psychological and physical control over her. The film stars Jessica Chastain in a dual role as Bela’s mother, Ursula, and the entity. Supporting cast members include Jay Duplass, Arabella Olivia Clark, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed, and Karen Allen.

Following its release, the film has received mixed to negative critical reception. In the United States, the film was released on October 9, 2026, with release dates in Brazil noted for October 8 and October 29, 2026. The film also premiered in German cinemas on October 29, 2026. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a score between 16% and 17% from critics and a 48% audience score. While some reviewers praised the film’s tension and visual originality, others criticized the underdeveloped plot and reliance on horror clichés. Recent reviews have highlighted discrepancies between the film and its source material, noting significant changes to characters and story direction compared to Malerman’s book. Critics have argued that the film lacks the subtlety and suspense of the novel, noting that while the book utilizes an uncertain perspective to build dread, the film explicitly identifies the antagonist as a demon early on, which may reduce psychological tension. One critic awarded the film a 3/5 rating, observing that while marketing suggested frequent jump scares, the scares often felt ‘low-level and expected’.

Entities

Jessica Chastain · Rob Savage · Josh Malerman · Blumhouse · Universal Pictures

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Other Mommy horror film starring Jessica Chastain premieres in Germany

    The horror film “Other Mommy,” starring Jessica Chastain and directed by Rob Savage, premieres in German cinemas on October 29, 2026.

  2. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Other Mommy horror film starring Jessica Chastain released

    Directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain, the horror film ‘Other Mommy’ is now in theaters, adapting Josh Malerman’s novel about a child encountering a malevolent doppelgänger.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Film ‘Other Mommy’ receives poor reviews following release

    The horror film ‘Other Mommy’, starring Jessica Chastain, has received poor reviews and a 17% Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics citing a disappointing adaptation of Josh Malerman’s novel.

  4. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Other Mommy horror film receives mixed critical reviews

    The Blumhouse horror film ‘Other Mommy’, starring Jessica Chastain, has received mixed reviews, with critics split between praising its tension and criticizing its underdeveloped plot.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Jessica Chastain stars in new horror film Other Mommy

    Universal Pictures has released a new trailer and behind-the-scenes footage for the horror film ‘Other Mommy’, starring Jessica Chastain in dual roles as a mother and a sinister doppelgänger.

  6. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Jessica Chastain stars in new horror teaser ‘Other Mommy’

    Jessica Chastain stars in the upcoming supernatural horror film ‘Other Mommy’, based on Josh Malerman’s book. The film follows a young girl haunted by a sinister entity and arrives in theaters in October 2026.

  7. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jessica Chastain stars in new horror film trailer ‘Mammina’

    A new trailer for the horror film ‘Mammina’, directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain in a dual role, has been released. The film follows a child haunted by an entity mimicking her mother.

  8. [CULTURE] 14 sources
    Other Mommy horror film releases new trailer and poster

    Universal Pictures released new trailers and posters for ‘Other Mommy’, a supernatural horror film starring Jessica Chastain in a dual role. The film arrives in theaters in October 2026.

  9. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Other Mommy horror film starring Jessica Chastain to release in Japan

    The horror film ‘Other Mommy’, starring Jessica Chastain in a dual role, is scheduled for release in Japan on November 20, 2026. It is produced by Blumhouse and James Wan.

Sources

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