The new horror film "Other Mommy," now available on VOD services including Prime Video, attempts to blend psychological dread with jump scares, but ultimately falters due to a lack of narrative cohesion, according to a review from Stream It Or Skip It.

The film centers on the Martin family, where young Bela is seemingly terrorized by an Other Mommy doppelganger who emerges from her closet. Unlike many horror films that build suspense around a monster's reveal, "Other Mommy" presents the antagonist almost immediately, featuring scenes of grotesque mutations and the Other Mommy proclaiming intentions to enter Bela's heart. This direct approach, however, leaves little to the imagination and contributes to the film's perceived flaws.

Reviewer John Serba notes that "Other Mommy" incorporates several set pieces, including events at a family anniversary party, a visit to Ursula's mother's house, and a children's fun center. The film also introduces a medium and ghost hunters, but Serba suggests their involvement is futile from the outset. The review points to a scar on Bela's back and the psychological impact of a seemingly distant mother as thematic elements that are heavy-handed and offer little mystery.

Comparisons are drawn to "Coraline" for its thematic exploration of childhood nightmares and "Hereditary" and "Poltergeist" for their horror elements. While Jessica Chastain's performance as the conflicted mother is noted, the review indicates the film itself shows little interest in exploring her character's nuances. An interlude featuring Karen Allen's character is described as a rare functional moment amidst the film's chaotic pacing.

Director Rob Savage, known for "The Boogeyman," is credited with maintaining a hyperventilative pace and employing extensive CGI. The review claims the film boasts around 50 jump scares, a tactic that, combined with gore and some creative staging of set pieces, might appeal to some horror fans. However, the critic concludes that "Other Mommy" fails to generate tension, make logical sense, or fully explore its thematic implications, deeming it "annoying dreck."

Ultimately, Stream It Or Skip It's verdict is to "SKIP IT," advising viewers to "emancipate yourself from 'Other Mommy.'"