Mother Tongue

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!

This gem of a short movie screams to the struggles so many of us can relate when trying to conceive. For some it's straight up easy. For others it's a nightmare that sometimes doesn't end with what our hearts and souls desire so much! Literally you can become obsessed. Amongst the personal pings I felt from my own experience, I couldn't help but be fully invested in this film from the get go! So enjoyed this! Had me giggling whilst relating to the hardships! Not much has made me laugh and cry at the same time. The ultimate watch!! Can't wait to see what they do next. Great message and cleverly written, acted and filmed. Highly entertaining and brilliant to boot!

A stupendous achievement for an independently produced film, that lacked for nothing in craft, production and talent. It was as funny as it was disturbing as it was beautifully made - a real delight (if one can use that term for a work in which a mewling newborn does indescribable things - I'll use it).

Compelling (and all too believable) story to set the whole thing up, brought to life by a runaway train plot that you couldn't look away from and before you know it, you WANT to look, but the brilliant performances keep you locked to the screen.

Can't wait for Chapter 2.

There WILL be a Chaper 2, right??

It's always great to see a cool Aussie horror comedy, and this was definitely one of the best of the last decade, even though it was short. It's such a unique and quirky story that goes by so quickly that you wish it were longer.

The cinematography was top-notch and looked better than in most $100+ million movies these days and was so well directed by the endlessly talented Glenn Fraser.

Amelia Foxton, Stephen Hunter, and Chiara Gizzi are all terrifying and hilarious in their roles. Huge credit must also go to Foxton for not only starring but also writing and producing this as well.

This is a short film that has to be seen, and I'd recommend as many people as possible to check it out because it is a lot of fun.

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!