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Mama

1988Movie12 min

Horror
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2

Summary

There is an attack from outer space and a family descends to the basement, not without problems, and an electric saw ends up being the protagonist.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Pablo Berger
Written by
Pablo Berger, Philippe Vuillemin
Produced by
Joaquín Trincado

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Facts

November 1, 1988 · 12 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
November 1, 1988
Runtime
12 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Science Fiction, Horror, Comedy
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain

Tropes

Rule of Symbolism, Knight Templar Parent, Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mama worth watching?"

Questions about Mama

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mama worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2).

Will Mama make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Will Mama scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 9 of 10).

Is Mama in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Mama use?

Rule of SymbolismKnight Templar ParentOoh, Me Accent's SlippingOne to Million to OneDeadly HugTime SkipUncanny Family ResemblanceNo Peripheral VisionDespair Event HorizonDecoy ProtagonistCharacter DevelopmentSnow Means Deathand 62 more

TV Tropes lists 74 tropes for it, including Rule of Symbolism, Knight Templar Parent, and Ooh, Me Accent's Slipping.