Other Mommy

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Other Mommy (2026)

  • Horror
5.9/10 Drama4U Score · from 142 TMDB votes · How the score works

Other Mommy (2026) review guide: plot, cast led by Jessica Chastain, Philippine release date, R-16 rating and where to watch the horror film in the PH.

Other Mommy plot: what the film is about (no spoilers)

At the centre of Other Mommy is Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), a young girl who should feel safest inside her own home. Instead, something else lives there with her: a presence that wears the face of her mother.

The film builds its horror on that unsettling double. Jessica Chastain plays both Mommy and the Other Mommy, the uncanny figure Bela begins to bond with. What starts as a strange connection slowly pulls the girl into a darker and more frightening world.

The household around Bela includes her father, Daddo (Jay Duplass), Grandma Ruth (Karen Allen) and Uncle Frank (Arian Moayed). The story uses the domestic setting of a haunted house to explore a fractured relationship between mother and daughter. The supernatural threat feels personal rather than distant.

The film’s tagline sets the mood plainly: “Your mommy won’t save you.” Expect a slow-tightening psychological and supernatural chiller rather than a straightforward monster movie.

Other Mommy — Mood illustration, not a still from the film
Mood illustration, not a still from the film

Other Mommy review: what makes it notable

  • Jessica Chastain in a dual role. The Oscar-calibre lead plays both the mother and her sinister lookalike. That makes the performance the obvious centrepiece of the film.
  • Director Rob Savage helms the film from a screenplay by Nathan Elston. The story is adapted from a book.
  • Blumhouse Atomic Monster produced the film with Spin a Black Yarn. Horror fans will recognise that banner as a major name in the genre.
  • Genre and tone: this is an American, English-language supernatural and psychological horror film. It deals with evil spirits, a haunted family home and mother-daughter estrangement.
  • Supporting cast: Jay Duplass, Karen Allen, Arian Moayed and Dichen Lachman (as Lois Anthony) round out the ensemble. Sean Kaufman, Adam Silver, Alec Secăreanu and Millie Wood also appear.
  • Audience reception so far: on TMDB, viewers give the film an average of about 5.9/10 from 142 votes. That suggests a mixed response, so check several reviews before you buy a ticket.
  • Runtime: a tight 93 minutes.

Who will enjoy Other Mommy

  • Fans of supernatural and haunted-house horror
  • Viewers who like psychological horror built on family drama, especially mother-daughter stories
  • Jessica Chastain fans curious to see her play two sides of one character
  • Followers of Blumhouse Atomic Monster productions
  • Adult moviegoers looking for a compact, under-two-hour scare

Release date in the Philippines and where to watch

Other Mommy opened in Philippine cinemas on October 7, 2026, the same date as its worldwide release. It carries an R-16 rating in the Philippines, so it is restricted to viewers aged 16 and above.

The film was released theatrically. Check your local cinema schedules (mall cinemas and major chains) to see if it is still showing near you.

As of now, no streaming platform has been listed for the Philippines. A streaming or digital release has not been announced yet, so for now the big screen is the way to watch it.

Trailer

Cast

  • Jessica ChastainJessica Chastainas Mommy / Other MommySee credits →
  • Jay DuplassJay Duplassas DaddoSee credits →
  • Arabella Olivia ClarkArabella Olivia Clarkas BelaSee credits →
  • Karen AllenKaren Allenas Grandma Ruth
  • Arian MoayedArian Moayedas Uncle Frank
  • Dichen LachmanDichen Lachmanas Lois Anthony
  • Sean KaufmanSean Kaufmanas Kelvin
  • Adam SilverAdam Silveras Brian

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Other Mommy released in the Philippines?
Other Mommy opened in Philippine cinemas on October 7, 2026, the same day as its worldwide release.
Where can I watch Other Mommy in the Philippines?
The film had a theatrical release in the Philippines, so check local cinema schedules. No streaming platform has been listed for the Philippines yet.
Who is in the cast of Other Mommy?
Jessica Chastain stars as Mommy and the Other Mommy. Arabella Olivia Clark plays Bela, Jay Duplass plays Daddo, Karen Allen plays Grandma Ruth and Arian Moayed plays Uncle Frank. Dichen Lachman, Sean Kaufman, Adam Silver, Alec Secăreanu and Millie Wood also appear.
What is the plot of Other Mommy?
A young girl named Bela forms a bond with a sinister entity in her home that looks just like her mother. That connection draws her into an increasingly dark and frightening world.
How long is Other Mommy and what is its rating in the Philippines?
Other Mommy runs 93 minutes. It is rated R-16 in the Philippines.

Sources

  1. TMDB
  2. IMDb

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