In My Mother's Skin

The film constructs a chilling allegory, relying on folkloric tropes and historical trauma. It explores how extreme desperation can make a vulnerable mind receptive to the darkest pacts, blurring the lines between victim and accomplice.

What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of unease about the parasitic nature of hope itself, and the horrifying costs of a child's love when manipulated by ancient, hungry things. — MovieFinder Editorial