‘Other Mommy’ Review: Jessica Chastain’s Doppelgänger Horror Misfires in Every Direction

Director Rob Savage's film Other Mommy, adapted from the novel Incidents Around [ ], is characterized by freneticism and choppy action. While some reviews suggest the horror misfires, lead actress Jessica Chastain has shared insights into her performance. She revealed that achieving the uncanny and terrifying smile of the Other Mommy required a process involving physical pain. This technique was central to perfecting the disturbing facial expressions necessary for her doppelgänger role in the production.