Other Mommy Review: More Laughs Than Scares for Me
Other Mommy is not one of my favorite films, and I would not call myself a big fan of it. I still had fun watching it. Several moments made me laugh more than jump, and that is probably the best place to start when explaining my reaction. It is a strange combination to describe: a horror film that I enjoyed partly because some of its moments struck me as so silly. I can recommend giving it a chance, especially during spooky season, but I would do that with a clear explanation of what worked for me and what did not. THE SILLINESS BECAME PART OF THE FUN There were moments when my response felt closer to watching a stupid-funny movie like Scary Movie. I mean that as a description of how I reacted. Certain scenes made me laugh a little instead of giving me the scare I might have expected. That did not make the whole experience a bad one. I found some enjoyment in the ridiculousness, and once I was watching it that way, I could have a good time with it. Sometimes a movie is enjoyable becaus...