Mother Tongue

Mother Tongue is an entertaining Australian made short movie that successfully embraces both the comedy and horror genres. This cautionary tale about a childless couple going to great lengths and turning to the Dark Arts to fall pregnant and bear a child is well-shot and well acted. The leads (Amelia Foxton and Chiara Gizzi) are great and Stephen Hunter (Bombur from Peter Jackson's Hobbit trilogy) as Brian the warlock-for-hire is a hoot in particular. Many horror movies are predictable and this thankfully isn't. The film packs alot into its 43 minute running time and never stalls or lags. Well worth a look!

And I loved it !

The three of them are awesome !!!!!!! 😆🤗👏👏👏👏 Shot so brilliantly ! And the sound and music incredible!!!

So good ! I know of Glenn Fraser's work and i could see his amazing style blended perfectly with this talented cast ! I'm not surprised he has picked up a best director award for this short. Amelia is a powerhouse of talent and coupled with Chiara ans Stephen are terrifyingly fabulous.

Laugh out loud. Sexy, crazy ride !!! And boy oh boy such a raw honest mirror on how horrid ride of trying to get pregnant can be along with the stigma attached to same sex parenting.!

Well done !!!

As a long-time fan of horror genre, I've always been into really dark, evil stuff. I've had a little to no love for horror-comedy marriage. But this little movie changed it. It definitely sits within horror realm, but it takes comedy further than most, and it's funnier than anyone would expect. Glenn did a splendid job directing it, and Amelia proved to be a great actress. But Stephen Hunter as Brian is just hilarious. Whether it's due to his acting chops, or Amelia's writing, his scenes were the highlights for me.

I recommend checking it out this gem. Just don't spit out popcorn while laughing!

Thanks to its clever writing, fantastic direction, and captivating performances, audiences seeking the quintessential easy horror watch will not be disappointed. Similarly, viewers desiring a little more grey matter stimulation will also have their prayers answered. The script is akin to both iceberg and onion, for beneath its surface lurks a multitude of layered themes that traverse a range of challenging social issues. Hence, it's a film that's equally easy on the eyes, capable of encouraging empathy, and shifting perspectives on some truly important issues. A real intellectual horror humdinger!

Horror, humour and sexy to boot! What's not to like. The desperate longing for motherhood is the device around which the entire plot revolves, which in itself is a brilliant use of motivation for the two main female characters, played superbly by Amelia Foxton and Chiara Gizzi. Performances are top notch, with special mention to Stephen Hunter who swings between a bumbling buffoon and a rather alarming master of the dark arts. With brilliant editing setting the pace, this clever film, deftly directed by Glenn Fraser, will engage from beginning to end. Must make mention of the great music as well. All round, an excellent piece of film-making.