Goodnight Mommy

In this chilling psychological thriller directed by Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz, twin brothers return home to find their mother’s face covered in bandages after cosmetic surgery. As her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and unrecognizable, the boys begin to suspect that the woman beneath the bandages may not be their mother at all. The film is noted for its tense atmosphere and unsettling narrative, featuring standout performances by the young stars Elias and Lukas Schwarz. This Austrian film was Austria’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.