When Jessica Chastain’s new horror film“Other Mommy”premiered its trailer before“The Odyssey”screenings this past weekend, audiences weren’t expecting the level of terror that followed. The trailer features Chastain in a dual role as a mother named Ursula and her sinister demon doppelganger, complete with graphic jump scares that caught moviegoers completely off guard. Social media immediately lit up with reactions from viewers who found themselves genuinely startled during what was supposed to be a casual afternoon at the movies.
One scene in particular has become the talk of the internet: a moment where Chastain’s contorted body emerges from under a table. People across social media admitted they weren’t ready for that level of intensity, especially during morning or midday showings. Several viewers shared their shocked reactions, with one person noting they thought they were desensitized to horror until that specific scene got them. Another viewer joked about getting spooked by Jessica Chastain at 10 a.m., summing up the general sentiment that this trailer arrived with unexpected force.
“Other Mommy”is based on the New York Times bestselling novel“Incidents Around the House”and tells the story of an eight-year-old girl named Bela who discovers something sinister emerging from her closet during a time of marital problems in her home. This marks Chastain’s return to the horror genre following previous roles in“Mama,”“Crimson Peak,”and“It: Chapter Two.”The film is produced by Blumhouse and hits theaters October 9th. Have you encountered this trailer yet, and if so, did it catch you off guard?
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