Mother(2014)

Mother is a Japanese horror film that explores the dark influence of a dead woman's vengeance. A publishing company investigates the life of Umezu, with editor Sakura determined to understand how his late mother Ichie shaped his creative work. As the research deepens, inexplicable and disturbing incidents begin to unfold around Umezu. The film builds mounting dread as a vengeful maternal spirit emerges from beyond the grave, her resentment manifesting in increasingly terrifying ways. The story weaves together psychological horror with supernatural elements, examining the complicated bond between mother and son while exploring themes of guilt, obsession, and the inescapable reach of familial trauma.