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I was expecting an outlandish American horror from the description, I wasn't expecting an Irish movie about witchcraft and family woes.

I was expecting to see a few negative reviews, calling this out for being slow and boring, personally I would ignore them, and go into this with an open mind.

This film is deep, well measured, and very atmospheric. The story builds slowly, as does the action, naturally there's a crescendo at the end.

Very well acted, nicely filmed, and some nice, thoughtful, gritty visuals.

I was quite impressed with this, it held my attention, it surprised, and I liked the storyline, 7/10.

I really enjoy these independent horror films based on Celtic / Irish folklore. They have the things I feel that make a great horror tale. They have foreshadowing, crescendoing tension, atmosphere, drama and spirituality. Is this one as good as Witch or Hereditary, no. But it is definitely better than the one millionth remake of exorcist and demon possession films. Far better than a abysmal slasher film.

I really hope filmmakers look for more terror inducing folklore from past cultures. These really make good topics for horror enthusiasts. Okay, not all horror film fanatics are the same. But I definitely prefer this style of horror.

As for this film, I feel all of the actors gave very good performances. It's definitely worth a watch.

Unlike some other reviews suggest: this movie is not boring. And Samhain / Halloween was most certainly around in Ireland and celebrated with bonfires etc. A long, long time before this movie was set.

In my opinion, You Are Not My Mother is a simple, atmospheric horror movie. It has the feel of the Samhain / Halloween time of year in Ireland. For the most part the acting is strong. I found the scenes between the mother and daughter to be unsettling in a quiet way; which made them all the more frightening.

It is edge of your seat from opening scenes to the end credits? No. Does it scream big budget, with lots of effects? No.

But it doesn't need to. It does a damn good job of marrying folklore / mythology with horror, while also touching on the subjects of mental health and family relationships.

It's not boring at all!! This film has good quality, great acting, very good cast and nicely directed, that's a lot for a horror movie. Don't expect anything gore or special effects (it has some though) it has some subtle scares and it's very enjoyable.

What a great hidden gem of a film which needs to be heard a lot more. Hazel Doupe plays an amazing role as Char and the connection between her and her 'so called mother' was astonishing. The way you could tell Char loved Angela so much and the agony she had to say "You are not my Mother" must of really hurt.

If anybody wants to see it go watch it on Netflix whilst you have the chance. The only reason I ranked it 7 star is because I didn't feel that scared for a horror and felt more of thriller.

It really shows how mental illness on parent can affect their loved ones especially their children.

I don't mind slow-burn horror, especially if it has deep nuances, interesting plot points, and a captivating atmosphere. You Are Not My Mother has some of those qualities, but driving at a really snail's pace apparently only makes the film has difficulties living up to its promising build-up.

This film doesn't break major new ground, but it does inflect well what is often handled poorly in other types of films. First, it treats the confusion of human behaviors well, leaving the open sections with plenty of doubt. Second, it doesn't explode elements with a heavy hammer to reinforce the scares. Third, the human element isn't forgotten in this story. I appreciated the subtlety of the main actor in her portrayal of this misunderstood adolescent as well as the supporting antagonist actor who displayed realistic development. Quiet but with some punches, I look forward to a repeat viewing to gain more into this world and characters.

After I watched this, it had me questioning if there is a deeper meaning to the movie rather than just what I saw. I think there is. I think this film makes the audience feel what it is like, to suffer with a serious mental illness. The movie is dark, ominous and eyrie. Throughout the entire 90 minutes it makes you exhausted waiting for something to happen. The film is disturbing in it's own way. Definitely worth a watch. But be prepared to feel unclean after and to be thinking about this movie for the next few months. Strong 5.

A good surprise. With a good story and full of important themes, the film is elevated by the talented cast and the very secure direction of Dolan (quite impressive for a debut).

It's not a terrifying horror film, maybe it even works better as a drama sometimes, but you always feel the tension in the air supported by a strong score and a naturally grey lighting (c'mon, more films in the UK and Ireland, this climate is perfect for horror 🤣).

What a movie! Slow progression of the story and predicted end! Worth watching if you're only having nothing else in the earth to do!! You may feel nauseated but not really scared.

This is a real good slow burn horror. People like to give bad reviews because it makes them feel emboldened. Pretty childish. Very good story that unfolds properly w a solid script. If you're into folklore coupled w horror then you're in good hands.

This is slow burning type of horror. No jump scare. The storyline and acting just good. Not so spooky. Not a good ending but ok! However still watchable for horror fans.

Char's mother Angela is acting strange. Angela rarely emerges from the bedroom, has trouble completing routine tasks like getting groceries and driving Char to school, and she is getting worse. The thing is Char really needs her mom right now. She is being bullied at school and needs someone to turn to for support and advice. This is when Angela unexpectedly disappears and then reappears in a hostile mood.

You Are Not My Mother is an intriguing, quirky, and female driven dive into Irish folklore, the supernatural, mental illness, and the rougher side of Dublin. Because of a low film budget there is not a lot of depth to the dialogue or acting, but there are bright spots too like the female focused story and the acting of Hazel Doupe (Char).

World premiere seen at the Toronto international film festival.

About 35 minutes into this movie I was tempted to turn it off until I saw I was half way through. Against my better judgment I stuck it out until the very end. This was a horribly boring movie where very little happened. To me it was not even half way good but be your own judge. I personally will not recommend this to anyone I know though.

This is so drawn-out that you will wind up refurbishing an antique end table, two chairs and a credenza while waiting for something to happen.

Then things happen in the end. With actual music and tension.

I am not a fan of movies that think agonizingly slow, pretentiously quiet and overly mysterious equals engaging.

What was the deal with Grandma's foot? Maybe that story was the true horror here.

I like horror movies. This was a solid horror movie that kind of surprised me.

The acting was very good, production good. Horror elements excellent and tastefully done. No LOUD NOISES for jump scares, it had some well done creepy moments. Use of effects really well done too.

Decent bit of lore, though i'd have liked a little more. But that's just me.

The story telling and pacing was excellent, I did not feel it went too slow nor felt rushed.

All in all, I would definitely recommend this movie if you're into horrors. Also i'd agree with another review that there is a drama element, which I normally avoid; however I felt the story flowed so nicely it was very good!

Brilliant film, every little thing was perfect, from sound to script to film to the actors, I couldn't fault it, absolutely fabulous and hair raising at points. Can't believe what a low rating this has, ordinarily I would've gone for a 8/9 our of ten but F you guys, this deserves way more credit than it has. Hopefully more people will watch this, it was so intense!

1) Hazel Doupe and Carolyn Bracken are excellent. Even if the movie was bad, still it would be worth watching this, just for these two actors.

Other actors are good too.

2) This is a psychological drama/horror movie. It's not a typical horror movie and this is a good thing, however, it should have been at least 10 minutes shorter. There are some boring moments. I get it, it's a slow-burn and there is nothing wrong with that, but the pacing could have been better.

3) It is not scary but there are some scenes that froze my blood.

4) You can say that this is a horror movie "for adults". If you are looking for mindless fun and gore, watch something else.

In conclusion, it's not great, but it's good. Better than the average horror movies.

There is nothing quite as annoying as a review that tells you "don't listen to the good/bad reviews", which actually means they think their opinion means more that anyone elses. Egocentric at it's best.

Watch the trailer, read the reviews and decide for yourself. As for me, I did not like this as much as I thought I would going in, because I like these dreary foreboding foreign films that unfurl as you watch, but I felt this was muddled and very slow. I don't mean slow burn either as this term is used so much now it has lost it's meaning. A slow burn keeps your interest peaked and has a payoff at the end. This does not. I found myself shifting in my seat a lot and checking the rest of the run time. I had more unanswered questions by the end than anything. Not something I would watch again, but that just me.

It isn't often I find horror that I truly love. So much studio horror is same old, same old. This however is another one of those indie gems. Short and sweet, this movie teases you with just enough tense moments to make the scares work. The tone is set from that truly horrible opening, and it just carries through giving you pieces along the way to remind you things are far from okay. Great performances by the whole cast. Highly suggest for anyone looking for a quick horror treat. One of the best contemporary horror films I have ever seen. Genuinely terrifying, brilliantly acted, paced and shot beautifully. I saw this film in theaters the week it released and I have not stopped thinking about it since. If you're Irish, then the horror will be all that closer to home. Happy Saint Patrick's Day🍀

While it's not exactly new, this movie offers an interesting portrayal of teenagers dealing with their parents mental illness and doesn't use the typical demon mythology which for a horror flick feels refreshing.

Overall the movie is rooted in realism and the acting is spot on. The way some scenes quickly shift from uneasy to eerie actions is quite clever and reflects the mother's behavior gradually becoming more irrational. I found the daughter's reaction to these scenes to be very realistic, combining disgust, anger, helplessness but empathy.