Comparing ‘Goodnight Mommy’: Remake Vs. Original

Goodnight Mommy is the faithful adaptation of 2014 Austrian psychological horror film by same name.

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The film revolves around twin brothers who fear an imposter has invaded their home.

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Naomi Watts is reprising the role of mother played by Susanne Wuest in original film.

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The movie dilutes the violent and shocking elements of the film and underuses Watt’s talent.

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Watt’s version of the mother is warm and more human than the original character.

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The original shows major clues indicating that the woman might not be their mother, remake avoided all the drama and suspense.

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Lukas’ fate is no longer a mystery as movie deals upon the confusion not suspense.

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The graphic torture from the original movie has been removed from the remake.

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