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| Directed by | Andy Muschietti |
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| Based on | Mamá by Andy Muschietti |
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| Cinematography | Antonio Riestra |
| Edited by | Michelle Conroi |
| Music by | Fernando Velázquez |
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| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 100 minutes[1] |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $15 million[2][3] |
| Box office | $148.1 million[4] |
Mama is a 2013 supernatural horror film directed and co-written by Andy Muschietti in his directorial debut and based on his 2008 Argentine short film Mamá. The film stars Jessica Chastain, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Megan Charpentier, Isabelle Nélisse, Daniel Kash, and Javier Botet as the title character.
The film follows two young girls abandoned in a forest cabin, fostered by an unknown entity that they fondly call "Mama", which eventually follows them to their new suburban home led by two adults after their uncle retrieves them.
It was produced by J. Miles Dale and co-written by Barbara Muschietti, with Guillermo del Toro serving as executive producer. The film was theatrically released on 18 January 2013, by Universal Pictures. Mama received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising the performances and atmosphere, with criticism for plot and writing. The film was a box office success, grossing $148 million against a $15 million budget.[5]
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- ^ Fritz, Ben (17 January 2013). "Horror movie 'Mama' to top new Schwarzenegger, Wahlberg films". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Mama (2013)". Box Office Mojo.
- ^ "Mama (2013) - Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
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