You Are Not My Mother

You Are Not My Mother (2021) is a horror movie that combines folklore with family trauma and mental issues. Directed by Kate Dolan, this film explores intense psychological fear. It is grounded in Irish mythology and fear of the suburban setting, contributing to its chilling atmosphere.

🎥 Trailer Vibes

The viewer is first presented with a quiet suburban setting, which is surprisingly void of any sounds. Subsequently, we are introduced to Char, a teenage girl whose mother, Angela, is missing. The situation escalates when she comes back and her demeanor appears to be different from what it was before. Lights flickering, unnatural silences, and the family acting abnormally reveal that some ancient evil had possessed the family. The trailer promises some mysteries, such as shadowy figures and strange fires, to explain that not all is how it appears to be.

🌟 Cast Highlights

Carolyn Bracken as Angela – Char’s mother whose supernatural powers reveal new changes in her personality.

Paul Reid as Aaron – Char’s uncle, who provides support while the family is falling apart.

Ingrid Craigie as Rita – Char’s grandmother who seems to be more privy to the family’s darker secrets than she claims to be.

Hazel Doupe as Char – An introverted and perceptive teenager coming to terms with her mother’s transformation.

📖 Synopsis

Char’s mother, Angela, disappears one day from their quiet North Dublin suburb. When she mysteriously returns, something is off—her behavior is strange, her moods are unpredictable, and her presence is unsettling. Char begins to develop a suspicion that her mother is something far more dark and ancient than she is—and it is trying to harm her family. To save them, Char has to deal with unspeakable truths that lie within her bloodline.

You Are Not My Mother is an exploration of generational trauma, interspersed with mental illness, and family bonds where love and fear disturbingly intertwine.