“Mama,” directed by Andy Muschietti, is a supernatural horror film that delves into the themes of familial bonds and the lingering effects of trauma. The story begins with two young sisters, Victoria and Lilly, who are abandoned in a remote cabin in the woods after their father, Jeffrey, commits a desperate act. The girls are miraculously kept alive for five years by an unknown entity they come to call “Mama.”

The plot picks up when the girls are discovered and taken in by their uncle Lucas and his girlfriend Annabel. As the girls try to adjust to their new life, it becomes clear that Mama, a protective and malevolent spirit, has followed them. Strange and terrifying occurrences begin to plague the household, leading Annabel to investigate the origins of Mama.

Through her investigation, Annabel learns that Mama was once a woman named Edith Brennan who, in the late 1800s, tragically lost her child and threw herself into a river, where she drowned. Edith’s spirit, driven by her unresolved maternal instincts, has latched onto Victoria and Lilly, seeing them as surrogate daughters.

As Mama’s presence grows more threatening, Annabel fights to protect the girls and sever the ghostly bond. The climax of the film unfolds in a harrowing confrontation between the living and the dead, where the depth of Mama’s attachment is fully revealed. The emotional and chilling finale forces a heart-wrenching decision that changes the lives of everyone involved.

“Mama” combines psychological horror with emotional depth, exploring how love and loss can transcend even death. The film’s haunting atmosphere and strong performances, especially by Jessica Chastain as Annabel, create a gripping narrative about the power of maternal love and the lengths one will go to protect their family.