What is hello mummy movie?

  • Title: Goodnight Mommy (originally Ich seh, Ich seh, translated as "I See, I See")

  • Year: 2014 (Austrian film); 2022 (American remake)

  • Genre: Psychological horror, Thriller

  • Synopsis: The film centers on twin brothers, Elias and Lukas, who become increasingly convinced that the woman who returns home after facial reconstructive surgery is not their real mother. Her behavior is erratic and distant, and they begin to suspect she is an imposter. As their paranoia grows, they subject her to increasingly brutal tests to uncover the "truth." The film explores themes of identity, trauma, and the fragility of family bonds.

  • Key Elements/Themes:

    • Identity: The core conflict revolves around the twins' questioning of their mother's identity.
    • Paranoia: The film is driven by the twins' escalating paranoia and suspicion.
    • Trauma: Underlying the surface tension is the suggestion of past trauma within the family.
    • Loss: The movie deals with the loss of a child and the psychological effects.
    • Psychological%20Horror: Relies on building suspense and dread through the characters' mental states rather than explicit gore.
  • Twist Ending: The film is known for its shocking and ambiguous twist ending that recontextualizes the entire narrative.

  • Reception: Both the original Austrian film and the American remake have garnered attention for their disturbing imagery, slow-burn tension, and psychological depth.