Jessica Chastain continues to freak us out in new Other Mommy trailer
The Blumhouse-Atomic Monster co-production drops on October 9.
Jessica Chastain takes on a chilling role in the new horror film, "Other Mommy," in which she portrays both a loving and terrifying mother figure. The film, distributed by Universal Pictures, is a thirty-second shorter clip than its predecessor, yet it still delivers plenty of spine-tingling moments. Chastain's character, Ursula, oscillates rapidly between being a kind and adorable mommy to a psychologically disturbed and potentially dangerous one.
The marketing team behind the film draws inspiration from the success of previous Blumhouse and Atomic Monster productions like "Obsession" and "Backrooms."
Chastain's on-screen character, Ursula, is depicted alongside her sinister doppelganger, Arabella Olivia Clark's Bella, a young girl tormented by the presence of this other mommy. Jay Duplass plays Ursula's husband, Russ, who seems to have been given less creative license in terms of character naming. The film is adapted from Josh Malerman's 2024 horror novel, "Incidents Around the House," and is directed by Rob Savage, known for his work on "The Boogeyman."
The story revolves around Bella's encounters with Ursula and her sinister counterpart, which take place in seemingly safe childhood settings such as bathtime, bedtime, and playtime in a ball pit. These scenes turn out to be harrowing experiences for Bella, with the motherly figures involved displaying unsettling behavior. Yet, Bella insists that Ursula's intentions are genuinely benevolent, claiming, "She's nice."
The film is set to release on October 9, and audiences will have to decide for themselves which mommy is the most terrifying.
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