# mother! (2017)

> A devoted wife watches her restored sanctuary dissolve into a surreal biblical nightmare when her poet husband lets strangers, worshippers, and chaos consume their home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/251013

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Horror, Drama
- Director: Darren Aronofsky
- Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Brian Gleeson, Domhnall Gleeson, Jovan Adepo, Amanda Chiu
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5109784/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: eerie, claustrophobic, surreal, arthouse horror night, disturbing film marathon

## Synopsis

A haunting exploration of creativity and chaos unfolds within a secluded mansion.

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