THE VAULT

Goodnight Mommy (2014) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 6.7/100

The darkest family secrets stay under wraps.

The Premise

When twin brothers arrive home to find their mother’s demeanor altered and face covered in surgical bandages, they begin to suspect the woman beneath the gauze might not be their mother.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological, Body Horror, Goodnight Mommy taps into fundamental fears. The 6.7/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of remake, twins, mother son relationship continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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