Review of Mama (2013) by Derek D — 06 Jun 2014

I wasn't expecting this to be so sad!

This review of Mama (2013) was written by Derek D on 06 Jun 2014.

Mama has generally received mixed reviews.

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One of the few horror films that feels more character-driven and isn't just a monster-of-the-week jump scare fest…

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By Trent G (615) on 26 Sep 2017

If only the second half of the movie, was as good as the first half, which isn't really saying much, if I were to really think about it…

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By João Miguel R (185) on 10 Jan 2019

Full of cliches... and a soporific final act... That is Mama in a nutshell…

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

While Mama is occasionally hamstrung by cliches, it is a stylish and effective ghost story that lives up to its promise, delivering spine-tingling…

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By Crow S (24) on 30 Mar 2017

The eerily creepy (and yet oddly poignant) Mama is yet another prime example of how classic suspense wins over needless gore, with brilliant…

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By Horrorseeker (17) on 29 Aug 2019

Boring to the point of where you most likely be looking at your phone or falling asleep your better off avoiding any of these kind of that…

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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 Aj R (118) on 30 Mar 2017

The eerily creepy (and yet oddly poignant) Mama is yet another prime example of how classic suspense wins over needless gore, with brilliant…

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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 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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