The Mother of Tears

• Horror

A chilling descent into urban horror unfolds as the unleashing of Mater Lacrimarum, an ancient witch, ignites a terrifying wave of violence across Rome. Unlike typical supernatural thrillers, this film focuses not on a grand battle against evil, but on the escalating, brutal impact of unleashed primal aggression manifesting through a series of disturbing crimes—robberies escalating to horrific violence, and a haunting gathering of similarly afflicted women. Centered around Sarah Mandy, an art student discovering nascent psychic abilities, the film eschews a traditional heroic arc, presenting a desperate struggle for containment rather than conquest, and exploring the unsettling idea of a city succumbing to a contagious, ancient wickedness. The atmosphere is oppressively dark and unsettling, driven by a relentless sense of encroaching dread and the visceral depiction of escalating brutality.