"Mother" Has Become Hollywood's Go-To Villain: Is the Trend Wearing Thin? In recent years, the term "mother" has become synonymous with cinematic villainy, with complex, often terrifying matriarchs dominating the big screen. From the unsettling "Get Out" to the eerie "Us" and the unsettling "Midsommar," the "mother figure" has become a staple of modern horror. But as the trend shows no signs of slowing down, with films like "The Mother" and "Mothering Sunday" set to hit theaters, some are starting to wonder if the well has finally run dry. Is the "mother" trope in need of a reboot, or can it continue to captivate audiences?
"Mother" escaped its ballroom roots and proliferated Hollywood over the last 10 years. Time to pump the brakes
