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The Mother of Tears

2007·Movie
1h 42min·R
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Metacritic525.0Rotten Tomatoes47%27%
IMDb5.0Metacritic525.0Rotten Tomatoes47%27%

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High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Wonder4
  • Melancholy3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, fantasy, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Complexity7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

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About

What you see does not exist. What you cannot see is truth.

An ancient urn is found in a cemetery outside Rome. Once opened, it triggers a series of violent incidents: robberies, rapes and murders increase dramatically, while several mysterious, evil-looking young women coming from all over the world are gathering in the city. All these events are caused by the return of Mater Lacrimarum, the last of three powerful witches who have been spreading terror and death for centuries. Alone against an army of psychos and demons, Sarah Mandy, an art student who seems to have supernatural abilities of her own, is the only person left to prevent the Mother of Tears from destroying Rome.
Giallo HorrorWitchcraftGoreItalian HorrorOccultSupernaturalStylishGrotesque

Crew

Directed by:
Dario Argento, Fernanda Selvaggi
Written by:
Dario Argento, Jace Anderson, Adam Gierasch
Produced by:
Dario Argento, Kirk D'Amico, Claudio Argento
Composed by:
Claudio Simonetti, Federico Amodio, Marco Lazzaro

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Mother of Tears

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Where can I stream The Mother of Tears legally?

PlexMovieSphere+Tubi TV

You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Mother of Tears worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mother of Tears rated?

RViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Mother of Tears?

1 h 42 min

The Mother of Tears runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Mother of Tears?

Critics50
Audiences42

Not quite. Critics rate The Mother of Tears higher (50) than audiences (42). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Mother of Tears a box office hit?

Budget$4 million
Box office$3 million

No. It cost about $4 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.

What language is The Mother of Tears in?

ItalianEnglish

It was made in Italian, with some English. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Mother of Tears?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Mother of Tears in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.