Review of Goodnight Mommy (2015) by Dany L — 15 Feb 2016

Hictchcockian in it's suspense this is a very dark unsettling drama more psychological thriller than horror. You will not forget this movie.

This review of Goodnight Mommy (2015) was written by Dany L on 15 Feb 2016.

Goodnight Mommy has generally received positive reviews.

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