Review of Mama (2013) by Frances C — 24 Jun 2014

Creepy movie full of ambiance. Loved the unexpected ending.

This review of Mama (2013) was written by Frances C on 24 Jun 2014.

Mama has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Annbd (197) on 01 Jul 2018

I'm cowardly and it's still didn't work for me, didn't really scare me…

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By Drone41 (69) on 20 Feb 2018

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By Annalee Newitz (110) for io9.com (258) on 22 May 2018

It will make you shiver with fear, but it might also make you question what passes for natural when it comes to motherhood…

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By Kyle20Ellis (540) on 16 Apr 2020

This review contains spoilers. It's a bit of a clunker. The movie is shot very well, creepy dark gloom and one especially cool flashback…

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By Timothy B (254) on 17 Jun 2017

It was greatly suspensful through and through. I enjoyed every minute of this movie…

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By Happy C (11) on 12 Apr 2018

Very creepy for me. Great acting and realistic effects. I totally recommend watching…

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By Jordan Riefe (35) for Celebuzz (18) on 20 Aug 2018

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By Callum B (144) on 24 Sep 2017

Poor editing seems determined to kill any tension created and some rather odd plot devices just made Mama feel pretentious…

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