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Mother, May I? 2023

“You only get one mother.”

Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Director
Laurence Vannicelli
Networks
Bad Grey, Slow Blink, Burn Later Productions
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 45 votes HorrorThriller Released
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Topic: Film "Mother, May I?" (2023). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
2023
Status
Released
Runtime
99 minutes
Release date
Jul 21, 2023
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Bad Grey, Slow Blink, Burn Later Productions
Genres
Horror, Thriller
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★ TMDB users: 5.3/10 from 45 votes
Episode runtime
~99 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Bad Grey, Slow Blink, Burn Later Productions
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Topic: Film "Mother, May I?" (2023).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
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Title: Mother, May I?
Year: 2023
Release Date: 07/21/2023 (US)
Genres: Horror, Thriller, Psychological horror
Runtime: 1h 39m
Plot: Emmett enters into a nightmarish game of therapy with his wife Anya, who has inexplicably taken on the persona of his estranged and recently-deceased mother. (Note: Source 3 says "a woman who starts behaving like her fiancé's recently deceased mother" - I will stick to the names provided in the synopsis/source 2: Emmett and Anya).
Writer/Director: Laurence Vannicelli (written and directed).
Story by: Laurence Vannicelli and Daisy Long.
Cast: Holland Roden, Kyle Gallner, Chris Mulkey.
Origin: American film.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Mother, May I? is a 2023

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“A man finds his wife inexplicably adopting the persona of his recently deceased mother.”

Reasons to watch
  • A premise that explores the intersection of grief and psychological manipulation.
  • A contained narrative that focuses on intense interpersonal dynamics.
  • A unique blend of horror and thriller elements centered on a singular, disturbing situation.
Keep in mind
  • The premise relies on a highly specific and potentially polarizing psychological conceit.

Watch it if you enjoy psychological thrillers that prioritize character tension over traditional jump scares.

The film maintains a tense, unsettling tone with a deliberate, character-driven pace suitable for mature audiences.

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Where can I stream Mother, May I?

The film is available to watch through various digital platforms as indicated by the Watch Now options on its official database page.

Is this film worth watching?

It is worth watching for viewers who appreciate psychological thrillers that focus on character-driven tension and complex emotional themes.

How long is the movie?

The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.

Is this a series or a standalone film?

Mother, May I? is a standalone feature film released in 2023.

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