Mother’s Revenge (2016)

Director: Zhao Xiaoxi

Starring: Wang Chong, Tian Miao, Wang Danwei, Xiao Yanbo

A mother of four who froze to death during a night of heavy snow was brought back to life by a malevolent cat spirit who jumped over her corpse. Summer, Spring, Fall and Autumn find themselves in danger and try to escape their possessed mother.

This is a good enough thriller about four children indirectly being responsible for their Mother’s death. The mother’s spirit is then brought back by a black cat.

None of the characters were really strong and none of the actors gave standout performances. But, having said that, it was still a very good, enjoyable film. The film has a constant foreboding atmosphere where one is literally on the edge of your seat wondering what is going to happen next. The film’s vision was so effective, it really is a pity the jump-scare music was sometimes a bit overbearing.  I enjoyed the fact the plot was kept plain and simple, with the children realizing how very wrong their actions were. By the end of the film they’re completely consumed by guilt. There’s an unexpected twist, and the film ultimately has such a stunning ending.

In Mandarin.