THE GOOD MOTHER
Trapped by fear and isolation, a mother becomes consumed by the need to protect her children from a virus — until her love turns into horror. (Please note: This film explores themes of mental health, maternal anxiety, and family tragedy. It may be triggering for some viewers.)
Short | 13 mins | Psychological Horror
OFFICIAL SELECTION 2023 SCREAMFEST HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT
The Good Mother is a fictional psychological horror rooted in a deep emotional truth: the love, resilience, and sacrifice of immigrant mothers. Inspired by the strength of my own mother, the film explores how care can turn into obsession when fear, isolation, and overwhelming pressures converge. Though the story descends into darkness, it is ultimately about a woman desperately trying to protect her children in a world she feels she cannot control. It’s a horror story, yes, but also a love story, born from reverence for the women who carry the weight of survival on their shoulders. And it asks: what happens when those women are pushed to the edge by systems that were never built to support them?
Writer/Director: Kira Powell
Producers: Kira Powell and Hector Martinez
Cin: Shohta Fujii
PD: Bala Govind Kumar
Editor: Sharon Shen
Sound Design: Edan Mason
Composer/music by Robert J Revell
Cast
Esperanza America
Gustavo Ramirez
Saul Nieto
Ethan Estrada
