Ma

Director - Tate Taylor (Filthy Rich, The Help)

Starring - Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures, The Help), Diana Silvers (Glass, Into the Dark), and Juliette Lewis (From Dusk Till Dawn, Natural Born Killers)

Release Date - 2019

Genre - Horror/Thriller

Tagline - "Get home safe"

Format - Bluray (Personal Collection) (Screener)

Rating (out of 5):

     Here were are.  It took me almost a week but I was able to dig through all ten of the films in the Blumhouse of Horrors bluray set and write full reviews for each film.  It was time consuming and some of the movies were tough to sit through but I actually enjoyed myself.  I saved the most anticipated film in the set for last.  Last year saw the release of Ma starring Octavia Spencer.  I really wanted to see it but with two toddlers and a 6 year old I found it extremely difficult to get to the movies.  When the movie was released I snagged a copy but never got around to checking it out until now.  

     The film follows a group of high schoolers who convince Ma (Spencer) to buy them some liquor.  After doing it a few times she convinces them to start partying at her home.  A good thing turns suspicious when they start losing jewelry and passing out randomly. When they try to break it off with Ma things turn deadly.

     This is the movie I was the most excited to see.  It looked like a well acted and put together horror thriller that would be a lot of fun...and it was.  The story is very predictable but that didn't stop me from really enjoying it.  Is it the best film in the set?  Absolutely not but it was solid from start to finish which is all we can ask for!  The acting in this one is absolutely great.  I'm not really a fan of Lewis and her character doesn't feel genuine but the remainder of the cast did a fantastic job.  Spencer is no short of brilliant.  Her character gives chills and works perfectly for the film.  Silvers and the rest of the cast is great as well.  Their characters are rather cliched and generic but they do a great job at making them feel believable.  The story for this one is a solid thriller with several horror elements that works well but is rather predictable.  In fact, the trailer gives most of the movie away but that doesn't take the fun away from it.  It still works and definitely entertains.   Finally, the film does have some bloody moments.  The practical effects all look great and there is a surprising amount of blood.  I was really caught off guard by this and how most of the other films in this set lacked the blood.  Overall, Ma may be boring for some but if you are looking for a well made thriller then this one is for you!