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Adams-Poser Family's 'Mother of Flies' Delivers Uneven Horror

1/19/2026

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The Adams-Poser family returns with Mother of Flies, a 92-minute horror film distributed by Shudder.
The story follows college student Mickey seeking help from healer Solveig, with Jake present in a remote forest home.
Critics say production quality has improved, but the film hesitates to fully embrace horror, undercutting tension.
It blends atmospheric visuals with unsettling imagery yet struggles to create convincing conflict or depth among characters.

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Story summary

The Adams-Poser family returns with Mother of Flies, a 92-minute horror film distributed by Shudder.
The story follows college student Mickey seeking help from healer Solveig, with Jake present in a remote forest home.
Critics say production quality has improved, but the film hesitates to fully embrace horror, undercutting tension.
It blends atmospheric visuals with unsettling imagery yet struggles to create convincing conflict or depth among characters.