Psycho
Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh, Vera Miles
A secretary on the run for embezzlement takes refuge at a secluded California motel owned by a repressed man and his overbearing mother.
Why you'll love it
A classic thriller that delves into the disturbed mind of a mother-son relationship, showcasing the impact of a mother's influence.
Mommy
Anne Dorval, Antoine Olivier Pilon, Suzanne Clément
A widowed single mother, raising her violent son alone, finds new hope when a mysterious neighbor inserts herself into their household.
Why you'll love it
A gripping drama that portrays the tumultuous relationship between a mother and her troubled son, highlighting themes of love and desperation.
The Babadook
Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall
A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home.
Why you'll love it
A psychological horror that examines grief and motherhood, focusing on a mother struggling with her son's fears and her own demons.
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle
Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy
After her sex offender husband gets caught in the act and kills himself, an embittered pregnant widow loses her child, and embarks on a mission of vengeance against one of her husband's victims and the woman's family.
Why you'll love it
A psychological thriller that explores the dark side of motherhood and the lengths a woman will go to protect her family.
The Other Mother
Annie Wersching, Kennedy Tucker, Kimberley Crossman
A divorcee is surprised to learn that her ex-husband has suddenly remarried a much younger woman--and more shocked to discover her dark and treacherous past.
Why you'll love it
A thriller that explores the dark side of motherhood through the lens of a woman who becomes obsessed with her best friend's child.