What went wrong? This New Movie Monday, Griffey and Heath tear into Other Mommy, and Griffey makes his case for the worst horror movie of the year.
We discuss the jump scares that never landed, the family drama that left us cold, and why the movie's biggest moments felt spoiled before we bought a ticket. Heath sees flashes of Chastain's talent and director Rob Savage's visual ambition, while Griffey sees a movie that never gives either of them a compelling story to tell.
We also get into the ball pit sequence, the muddled ending, Karen Allen's welcome appearance and a bigger frustration with studio horror: recognizable stars and expensive effects can't replace characters we care about.
Plus, Heath delivers his argument against centering horror movies on young children, and Sam steps into the producer's chair without having seen the film. By the end, we're wondering if he made the smartest choice of all.
Full spoilers throughout, including the ending.
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