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Madres

  • 2021
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 23m
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4.9/10
1.9K
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Tenoch Huerta and Ariana Guerra in Madres (2021)
Beto (Tenoch Huerta) and Diana (Ariana Guerra), a young Mexican-American couple expecting their first child, move to a small town in 1970's California where Beto has been offered a job managing a farm. Isolated from the community and plagued by confusing nightmares, Diana explores the rundown company ranch where they reside, finding a grisly talisman and a box containing the belongings of the previous residents. Her discoveries will lead her to a truth much stranger and more terrifying than she could have possibly imagined.
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Expecting their first child, a Mexican-American couple move to a migrant farming community in 1970's California where strange symptoms and terrifying visions threaten their new family.Expecting their first child, a Mexican-American couple move to a migrant farming community in 1970's California where strange symptoms and terrifying visions threaten their new family.Expecting their first child, a Mexican-American couple move to a migrant farming community in 1970's California where strange symptoms and terrifying visions threaten their new family.

  • Director
    • Ryan Zaragoza
  • Writers
    • Marcella Ochoa
    • Mario Miscione
  • Stars
    • Ariana Guerra
    • Tenoch Huerta
    • Elpidia Carrillo
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    1.9K
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    • Director
      • Ryan Zaragoza
    • Writers
      • Marcella Ochoa
      • Mario Miscione
    • Stars
      • Ariana Guerra
      • Tenoch Huerta
      • Elpidia Carrillo
    • 40User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

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    Ariana Guerra
    Ariana Guerra
    • Diana
    Tenoch Huerta
    Tenoch Huerta
    • Beto
    Elpidia Carrillo
    Elpidia Carrillo
    • Anita
    Evelyn Gonzalez
    Evelyn Gonzalez
    • Marisol
    Joseph A. Garcia
    Joseph A. Garcia
    • Tomas
    • (as Joseph Garcia)
    Jennifer Patino
    Jennifer Patino
    • Veronica
    René Mena
    René Mena
    • Rafael Ernesto
    Leydi Morales
    Leydi Morales
    • Rosa
    Amelia Rico
    Amelia Rico
    • Gabriela
    Betsy Borrego
    Betsy Borrego
    • Pregnant Mexican Woman
    Vanessa Motta
    • Teresa
    Robert Larriviere
    Robert Larriviere
    • Dr. Bell
    Jason Bayle
    Jason Bayle
    • Dr. Nelson
    Kerry Cahill
    Kerry Cahill
    • Nurse Carol
    Ashleigh Ji
    Ashleigh Ji
    • Nurse Molly
    • (as Ashleigh Lewis)
    Sharon Elizabeth Smith
    • Receptionist
    Harlon Miller
    Harlon Miller
    • White Man 1
    Britton Webb
    Britton Webb
    • White Man 2
    • Director
      • Ryan Zaragoza
    • Writers
      • Marcella Ochoa
      • Mario Miscione
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    User reviews40

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    Reviewers say 'Madres' delves into eugenics, cultural conflict, and supernatural themes rooted in historical events. While some criticize its horror classification, slow pace, and lack of scares, others commend Ariana Guerra and Tenoch Huerta's performances and its significant social message. The film's fusion of horror and drama, coupled with its cultural and historical backdrop, generates mixed reactions, with some finding it boring and politically driven, while others appreciate its execution.
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    7kosmasp

    Blessing, curse or ...

    The message this has is .. an interesting and important one. But until it is revealed you have to endure a movie that keeps you hanging and guessing what is what. Not a bad thing in my book, but something that a few viewers may take issue with. That the story does not move along quickly enough.

    Supernatural things occur or maybe they don't ... there are things you have to imagine happen ... on the other hand, the movie is quite clear on certain things ("real" or not so real). The performances are good and there are a few nice (scary) scenes that may get a reaction out of you ... not the best of the bunch produced by Blumhouse, but as you can tell I am not dissapointed either ... I am easy to please though, so maybe that doesn't mean too much. Still love the message, even if the real life implacations are more horrific than anything seen in the movie ...
    5forthemovies

    Madres

    A man and his pregnant wife move into a farming community to start there new life as a family but upon arrival his wife starts experiencing strange and horrifying visions.

    Madres was a interesting film. I was intrigue at how the director influence came from real life facts about sterilization during the 20th century. The sound design of the film brought a eerie tone to the story which helps elevate the suspense of the film. Pacing was a bit slow then picks up when the main character uncovers the truth behind her haunted visions.

    Overall the film was average, it was more of a informative film that had bits of horror to add to the interest and entertainment for the audience. Not a recommend watch but appreciated the films story.
    5THEgongoozler

    Human done worse things than ...

    Started like a half-English-half-Spanish version of ROSEMARY'S BABY (1968), this movie introduces a supernatural theme as a propeller to garner audience interest. Much criticism comes from those who believed MADRES (2021) is a horror flick but found out it actually is "political." They were angry and gave very negative comments. Why? What's wrong with movies contains political ideology, message, or, simply, events? A great percentage of all movies ever made in the world is political. Countless classics are political. Furthermore, this movie brings about a social and historical, not political, issue. The writer and producer have every right to present such issue in any art form.

    The real problem is on the director's storytelling skill. There is almost no suspense (even the supernatural scenes), somewhat strange arrangement of characters (e.g. Why the sister suddenly appears at the end?), most dialogue is short and conveys little, probably half of it is in the dark so viewing is tiresome, etc.

    The good thing? Ariana Guerra and Tenoch Huerta. Period.
    2isaacochoterena

    Should not be classified as terror

    This movie doesn't work like horror, it feels more like a thriller.

    The story is slow, the plot takes time to appear, it is very boring, the plot twist does not have much impact. The only thing that stands out is the performance of Ariana Guerra, which is very convincing. The film has a bad approach to the genre to which it belongs.

    They can tell that it is classified as horror to attract more people to see it, but I think it works better as a thriller, although it is boring anyway.
    5marinaant-36217

    Madres

    Honestly this film had the potential to be a lot better but it wasn't, it was super boring most of the time sure it kept me in agony and wanted to see what will happen next but at least 40 something minutes pass to show something scary only towards the end it got more intense but it had nice parts it was average overall.

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    • Release date
      • October 8, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Welcome to the Blumhouse: Madres
    • Production companies
      • Amazon Studios
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Marginal Mediaworks
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      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 23 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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