Maggie stabs Sue Ann, saving Genie. Nevertheless, the film was a commercial success, grossing $61.1 million against its $5 million budget. "[22] Owen Glieberman of Variety wrote, "Spencer, a chameleon of an actress, does mood swings in Ma that leave us entertainingly off guard. The next day, Sue Ann invites the teenagers to drink in her basement. So here's all the planned UK film release dates as we know them right now. Ignoring the eerie warning of a troubled mother suspected of child endangerment, a social worker and her own small kids are soon drawn into a frightening supernatural realm. [26], "Octavia Spencer and The Help director reunite for psychological thriller", "Octavia Spencer on 'Ma': 'These Types of Roles Haven't Really Been Available to Women of Color. Sue Ann walks upstairs and lies down next to Ben's corpse, cuddling with it as the house burns. [14], Ma grossed $45.8 million in the United States and Canada, and $14.8 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $60.6 million, against a production budget of $5 million. What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister? Later, in 2018, Taylor and Blumhouse Productions began developing the film, with Taylor directing, Landes writing, Blum producing and Spencer starring. 38 East Franklin, Natchez, Mississippi, USA, What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Spencer's performance but criticized the pacing and the script's handling of the teenage characters, and said the film did not take full advantage of its compelling premise. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. It went on to debut to $18.4 million, finishing fourth at the box office. I think I'm becoming a right old grumpy man, because I'm pretty sure I hate teenagers now.The film itself was written very well and the cast were all good, but there just wasn't quite enough suspense. Maggie tells her mother the truth about Sue Ann, and Erica grounds her. Genie tells them to leave as Sue Ann arrives home, and they narrowly escape. For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. Erica, knowing where Maggie would be, calls her co-worker Stu for help and the two save the teenagers. Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have set a May 31st release date for the horror thriller. Ma was released in 2019 on Friday, May 31, 2019 (Nationwide release). The group goes outside and asks what has happened. Our story Email Us Call Us: 248.387.9826, USA TODAY • LA TIMES • CBS Detroit • Crains Detroit Business • Corp Magazine, Octavia Spencer, Luke Evans, Jason Blum, Juliette Lewis, Tate Taylor, Diana Silvers, Gianni Paolo, Dominic Burgess, Allison Janney, John Norris, Scotty Landes, McKaley Miller, Corey Fogelmanis. The site's critical consensus reads, "Octavia Spencer's performance overpowers many of Ma's flaws, but uneven pacing and a labored story keep this thriller from fully realizing its unhinged potential. Pre-order DVD blockbuster cinema releases with our coming soon movies list here at zavvi.com! Directed by Tate Taylor. One night, Sue Ann sees Andy and Maggie kissing and becomes jealous; she is in love with him, having had a crush on his father, Ben, in high school. Everyone else wakes up to discover what Sue Ann has done to them but barely have time to react as the house is on fire and need to find a way out. However, her hospitality starts to annoy the group as she continuously harasses them to spend time with her. Ma is a 2019 American psychological horror film produced, co-written and directed by Tate Taylor. Looking for something to watch? 59 of 79 people found this review helpful. "[5] The two are longtime friends, having worked together in films such as The Help and Get on Up. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of … Dr. Louis Creed and his wife, Rachel, relocate from Boston to rural Maine with their two young children. [5] Taylor thought it was important to weave the themes of trauma, the sins of our parents, and how we treat people into the story to create a character audiences can relate to and feel bad for. [7], Principal photography on the film started in February 2018. At the same time, there will be all the tropes of a horror movie, where you scream and cover your eyes.”. Teenager Maggie Thompson moves with her mother Erica to her Ohio hometown after Erica's husband leaves her. [8] Filming took place in Mississippi,[9] with parts shot in Natchez,[10] and wrapped in March 2018. [16], Benjamin Lee of The Guardian gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a nasty yet surprisingly empathetic slab of exploitation with more than just carnage on its mind. … e track upcoming movies through all stages of film production. Ma was released in the United States on May 31, 2019, by Universal Pictures. The girls suspect that Sue Ann has been stealing their jewelry so they go to her house to investigate. Movie Insider ® is a registered mark of The Movie Insider LLC. She kisses him, but stabs him after realizing that he is lying. What starts out as a teenager’s dream turns into a terrifying nightmare. [6], Taylor went to Blum's office, reiterating, "I want to do something really fucked up. t.co/DOhAJdB6PW", "Universal's 'Ma' Due Digitally Aug. 20, on Disc Sept. 3", "Ma review – Octavia Spencer kills it in creepy exploitation thriller", "Octavia Spencer makes the camp high-school horror of Ma worth watching: EW review", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ma_(film)&oldid=983536523, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 October 2020, at 20:00. A police officer arrives and when Maggie screams for help, Sue Ann shoots him dead before he can react. This FAQ is empty. [16] The film made $7.8 million in its second weekend (dropping 54% and finishing in seventh), and then made $3.7 million in its third weekend. As she is talking, Haley notices that she is wearing a bracelet that belongs to a friend of theirs. Sue Ann sends Maggie a picture of herself with Andy in her basement at Chaz's birthday party. Service-Releases am: 02.10.2020 (PDF) 13.10.2020 (PDF) 30.10.2020 27.11.2020 Jahresplanung 2020: Übersicht der für 2020 geplanten Termine (PDF) für die Bereitstellung von Service-Releases (Stand: 01.09.2020) Termine DATEVasp / DATEV-SmartIT: Einen Überblick über anstehende Software-Installationen und den Terminen finden Sie als DATEVasp-Kunde oder DATEV-SmartIT-Kunde … The film's director Tate Taylor last directed Ava and The Girl on the Train. [13], Ma was released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 3, 2019. Maggie tries to get help and in the process finds Ben's body. Was this review helpful to you? From the producers of Get Out and Happy Death Day, Octavia Spencer stars in #MAmovie - in theaters May 31. On or about March 17, 2018, the film was in Production status. One day, she is asked by Maggie, a new teenager in town (Diana Silvers), to buy some booze for her and her friends, and Sue Ann sees the chance to make some unsuspecting, if younger, friends of her own. Don’t curse. View production, box office, & company info, Rated R for violent/disturbing material, language throughout, sexual content, and for teen drug and alcohol use, as she slashes his wrist whilst giving him a transfusion of canine blood, Horror Films Aren’t Only Halloween Options in Rapidly Growing Niche Streaming World, MGM’s Revival of American International Pictures Could Look to Compete With Blumhouse, The Witches (2020): Everything We Know About The Octavia Spencer/Anne Hathaway Remake, 2019 ReFrame Stamp: Feature Film Recipients, Favorite Blumhouse Film Twentieth Anniversary Celebration, Half in the Bag: 2019 Movie Catch-Up! What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated Shows Most Popular Shows Browse TV Shows by Genre TV News India TV Spotlight. With Octavia Spencer, Diana Silvers, Juliette Lewis, McKaley Miller. They are surprised by Genie, Sue Ann's daughter from a failed marriage; Maggie is surprised to see her walking, as she uses a wheelchair at school. From torture to face stitching: Ma has it all! "The Director of Ma Will Not Let You Pee", "Octavia Spencer To Star In Blumhouse Thriller 'Ma'; Reteam With Tate Taylor", "Octavia Spencer to Reunite With 'The Help' Director Tate Taylor on Blumhouse's 'Ma' (EXCLUSIVE)", "I can't let this week end without acknowledging the wrap of my first starring role in Blumhouse's horror thriller, #MA", "Tate Taylor's Blumhouse Thriller 'Ma' Gets Summer Release Date", "Welcome to MA's. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. TV Shows. MA IS THE terrifying new horror movie starring Octavia Spencer. A family's serene beach vacation turns to chaos when their doppelgängers appear and begin to terrorize them. In this new psychological horror-thriller from Tate Taylor and Blumhouse, a lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Ma was released in the United States on May 31, 2019, by Universal Pictures. [11], Ma was released on May 31, 2019. To earn the group's trust back, Ma lies to them that she has pancreatic cancer. (2019). Use the HTML below. Cecilia Kass knows what it's like to have a psychopath for a boyfriend. Octavia Spencer stars as Sue Ann, a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. [5] Jason Blum and Taylor, who have been friends for a few years, knew each other socially. And call her “Ma.” But as Ma’s hospitality starts to curdle into obsession, what began as a teenage dream turns into a terrorizing nightmare, and Ma’s place goes from the best place in town to the worst place on earth. Franklin Street Liquor Store. [4] Taylor and Spencer are longtime friends, having worked together in films such as The Help and Get on Up.