Other Mommy Horror Movie
In short
Other Mommy is a Hollywood horror film directed by Rob Savage and produced by James Wan that has become a major box office hit. Based on a novel by Josh Malerman, it has outperformed Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning despite receiving poor reviews from critics.
In plain words
This is a scary movie starring Jessica Chastain. Even though many critics disliked it, a huge number of people are paying to see it in cinemas. It is currently one of the most successful films at the box office.
A simple example
While critics called the film a mess, it still earned much more money than the highly anticipated drama The Social Reckoning.
Why it matters
The film is a rare example of a movie succeeding financially while being panned by professional reviewers. It shows that audience interest can sometimes ignore critical consensus.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this film with the novel it is based on, which was written by Josh Malerman.
Sources
- Is “Other Mommy” worth skipping for other movies?
- Jeremy Strong texted Jessica Chastain after “Other Mommy” crushed “The Social Reckoning” at box office
- ‘Other Mommy’ Crushes ‘The Social Reckoning’ at the Box Office Despite Terrible Reviews
- What Is Other Mommy About? All About Hollywood Horror Movie Shaking Up The Box Office