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Reviewed by graeaehorror 9 / 10

The tour de force that is the Adams

The tour de force that is the Adams family have been creating independent folk horror films for years. Their sixth feature is by far the most ambitious to date. Mother of flies could be considered a spiritual sequel to Hellbender (2021), with supernatural themes and unbreakable familial bonds. Mickey (Zelda Adams) is a young student suffering from a terminal illness. Desperate to find an alternative to conventional treatments, she and her father Jake (John Adams) embark on a trip to meet Solveig (Toby Poser), a mysterious woman who lives in the woods as a healer. Upon arrival it appears Solveig may not be equipped to help, something Jake is quick to vocalise. She lives in a treehouse, miles from the conformity of western communities and appears dismissive of modern medicine. We soon learn the trappings of our own surroundings may not be the only way. This film is spectacularly paced, unravelling the darkness being Solveig's ritualistic methods in a way that creeps into your subconscious and before you know it you too are hypnotised by her otherworldly aura. The tone of this movie is spot on. Having each family member involved in production provides cohesion often missing from large scale releases. Their vision is lovingly brought to life in full glorious, gory colour. You can feel the texture of more visceral scenes. Decomposition is a key visual theme with foley artists and sound design adding depth to the guts and bile on screen. Most modern filmmakers should take note - it's not enough to show blood, audiences need to feel it. Horror plays on our fear of death in a way nothing else can. The Adams family using real life experiences to fuel creativity only adds to the deep seeded darkness in Mother of Flies. The emotional tone is beautifully mirrored in the perfectly chosen soundtrack. Every song is lyrically reflective for the scene it's paired with, adding depth and profundity. By balancing horrific themes and raw emotion, we're presented with one of the most creatively haunting folk horror films of recent years. I'm excited to see where this fiercely talented family takes us next.

Reviewed by kevin_robbins 7 / 10

A unique and thoughtful addition to the witch-horror subgenre

I recently watched Mother of Flies (2025) on Shudder. The story follows a young woman dying of cancer who chooses an abstract-and dangerous-form of treatment: witchcraft. She and her family move in with a witch deep in the woods and slowly begin to absorb her way of life. It doesn't take long for things to spiral completely off the rails.The film is co-written and co-directed by John Adams (Hellbender), Zelda Adams, and Toby Poser, who previously collaborated on Hellbender and Hell Hole. All three also star in the film. The cast is rounded out by Sofia Macaluso, Lulu Adams (The Hatred), and Trey Lindsay (Hellbender).This creative team has firmly established itself as a modern, elite folklore-horror collective. They have a remarkable ability to blend nature, history, and ritual into something genuinely unsettling. The settings, cinematography, and use of color are excellent, and the film is very cleanly shot. The locations and costumes immediately pull you into its world, and the witch's design is spot-on-from her appearance to the unsettling meals she serves and her peculiar behaviors. The writing and execution feel authentic.The horror elements arrive in subtle flashes, punctuated by a few well-executed stoning scenes (an underrated horror kill type). While I do think the film could have leaned a bit harder into the gore and outright horror, this is clearly more about the journey and slow-burn buildup, culminating in a strong and effective final realization. I enjoyed it quite a bit.In conclusion, Mother of Flies is a unique and thoughtful addition to the witch-horror subgenre. I'd score it a 6.5-7/10 and recommend giving it at least one watch.

Reviewed by redsabin 7 / 10

Death grows within her but miraculously, it's delivered her the meaning of life

Your first breath in and the clock starts ticking ... this film is hindered only by it's budget i assume ... but it is clear that it is a labour of love and a good one at that ... there is an eeriness to the film that makes it an enjoyable watch and in the right mind, an addressing of the hopes and fears we all hold, as we march toward our eventual end by living.If you are expecting a high octane horror flick from zero, then no, don't watch it, but if you are curious about how to explore the untended gardens of the unconscious mind, and work through them confidently even when using common archetypes and tropes, all the while breaking the norm that has been inflicted upon the industry by the constant degradation of our minds by the silicon demiurge, this film, like most other films by the Adams family, is a love letter. This time, to death and the in between we call life.I do feel it would also be an absolutely worthwhile book as it would allow a deeper exploration of some of the ideas which while the poetry does a good idea of guiding towards, has a slight "unfinished" quality to it... but maybe that's the point.

Mother of Flies

2025

Action / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

Mother of Flies

2025

Action / Horror / Mystery / Thriller

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The tour de force that is the Adams

A unique and thoughtful addition to the witch-horror subgenre

Death grows within her but miraculously, it's delivered her the meaning of life

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