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Umma
2022 83 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.9
Horror, Mystery
Director: Iris K. Shim
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Description
Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother.
Budget:
$3M
US Gross:
$2.12M
Worldwide:
$2.1M
Starring
Sandra Oh
Actor
Fivel Stewart
Actor
Dermot Mulroney
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Umma is generally regarded as a disappointing supernatural drama that fails to execute its premise effectively. While Sandra Oh provides a strong lead performance, the film suffers from thin plotting, sluggish pacing, and a lack of genuine horror.
| Acting | Sandra Oh delivers a compelling and convincing portrayal of a mother's descent into psychological distress. | |
| Theme | The narrative fails to develop its core themes or build sufficient momentum, resulting in a hollow viewing experience. | |
| Pacing | The film attempts a slow-burn approach, but the lack of payoff leads to a viewing experience that many find dull and tiresome regardless of the short runtime. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the visual direction are polarized: some find specific horror sequences visually strong, while others criticize the overall direction for lacking style and atmosphere. |