You Are Not My Mother

Set in a housing estate in North Dublin, this horror thriller follows a teenager named Char whose mother disappears without explanation. When her mother eventually returns, Char notices unsettling changes in her behavior. As Halloween approaches, the girl seeks to uncover the truth regarding the disappearance and the hidden secrets of her family.

Written and directed by Kate Dolan, this was the first of two films she directed, followed by Soulm8te in 2026. The cast features Hazel Doupe as Char and Carolyn Bracken as Angela, alongside Jordanne Jones, Florence Adebamo, Katie White, and Paul Reid. The production was handled by Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland and Fantastic Films in Ireland.

The film has received a moderate response from viewers, holding a 5.8 rating on IMDb from 7,000 votes and a 5.6 rating on TMDB from 145 votes. In contrast, film critics gave the movie a higher rating of 7.3 based on 78 reviews.