SUMMARY
- Jessica Chastain plays both a mother and her terrifying supernatural double.
- Other Mommy is based on Josh Malerman’s bestselling novel Incidents Around the House.
- The trailer has already generated discussion after screening before The Odyssey in theaters.
Universal Pictures released the first trailer for Other Mommy on Tuesday, offering the first look at Jessica Chastain in a dual role that blends psychological suspense with supernatural horror.
Chastain stars as Ursula, whose daughter Bela, played by Arabella Olivia Clark, encounters a mysterious presence she calls “Other Mommy.”
Although the entity looks identical to Ursula, its unsettling behavior quickly convinces Bela that something is terribly wrong.
As shown in the trailer, the creature gradually becomes more threatening, leaving Bela unsure whether she is speaking to her real mother or the sinister impostor.
One of the preview’s standout moments features the entity transforming into a spider like creature, escalating the tension for the family.
According to Universal’s official synopsis, Bela is an 8 year old girl living in a home affected by marital problems when a sinister presence emerges from her closet. The entity increasingly threatens both Bela and her family.
From Bestselling Novel to the Big Screen
Other Mommy adapts Josh Malerman’s 2024 New York Times bestselling novel Incidents Around the House.
The film is directed by Rob Savage, whose previous horror credits include Host and The Boogeyman, from a screenplay by Nathan Elston.
The cast also features Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Karen Allen. James Wan produces through Atomic Monster alongside Michael Clear and Judson Scott, while Savage, Malerman and Ryan Lewis serve as executive producers.
The project also marks another horror role for Chastain, who previously appeared in Take Shelter, Mama, Crimson Peak and It: Chapter Two.
Why Horror Fans Are Talking About It
Before its online release, the trailer played exclusively ahead of theatrical screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.
Several moviegoers later shared online that the preview’s unexpected jump scare caught audiences off guard, with many describing the creature’s transformation as the trailer’s most memorable moment.
The early reactions suggest the film has already captured attention among horror fans months before its official release.
Universal has now officially released the trailer, giving a wider audience its first look at the upcoming film.
While the preview has sparked conversation online, the studio has not announced additional release details in the provided source material.
TABLE
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Other Mommy |
| Studio | Universal Pictures |
| Lead | Jessica Chastain |
| Director | Rob Savage |
| Screenplay | Nathan Elston |
| Based on | Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman |
| Child Lead | Arabella Olivia Clark |
| Producer | James Wan (Atomic Monster) |
With the first trailer now available, audiences have their earliest look at Other Mommy. Universal has not confirmed any further promotional plans or additional release information in the provided source material.
Is Other Mommy based on a novel?
Yes. The film adapts Josh Malerman’s 2024 New York Times bestselling novel Incidents Around the House. Rob Savage directs the adaptation from a screenplay by Nathan Elston.
What role does Jessica Chastain play in Other Mommy?
Jessica Chastain takes on a dual role, portraying Ursula as well as the mysterious “Other Mommy.” The story explores the fear and uncertainty created as the two become increasingly difficult to distinguish.
Who is behind Other Mommy?
The film is directed by Rob Savage, known for Host and The Boogeyman, and produced by James Wan through Atomic Monster. The supporting cast includes Jay Duplass, Dichen Lachman, Arian Moayed and Karen Allen.
