description Mama Overview
Mama is a Spanish independent horror film released in 2013. It centers on a young woman returning to her childhood home where she encounters an ancient, vengeful spirit—a maternal figure who relentlessly hunts her. The film’s layered narrative and exploration of familial trauma make it notable within the psychological horror genre. It appeals to viewers interested in supernatural stories and family dramas with unsettling themes.
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info Mama Specifications
| Country | Spain |
| Year | 2013 |
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What is Mama (2013) about?
Mama follows two young girls who are found in a derelict forest cabin years after disappearing, having been raised by a ghostly entity they call 'Mama.' When their uncle and his reluctant girlfriend take them in, the supernatural presence follows.
Who directed Mama?
Mama was directed by Andrés Muschietti, expanding his own 2008 Spanish-language short film of the same name into a feature. Guillermo del Toro served as executive producer after seeing the short.
Who stars in Mama (2013)?
Jessica Chastain stars as Annabel, a punk rocker who reluctantly becomes the girls' guardian, alongside Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as their uncle Lucas. The two child leads are played by Megan Charpentier and Isabelle Nélisse.
Is Mama based on a true story?
No, Mama is not based on true events. It originated as a three-minute short film by Andrés Muschietti, which Guillermo del Toro helped expand into a full feature.
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