Good Madam
Directed by Jenna Cato Bass
Tsidi, a single mother, is forced to move in with her estranged mother Mavis, a live-in domestic worker caring obsessively for her catatonic white ‘Madam’. As Tsidi tries to heal her family however, a sinister spectre begins to stir. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL
Tsidi, a single mother, is forced to move in with her estranged mother Mavis, a live-in domestic worker caring obsessively for her catatonic white ‘Madam’. As Tsidi tries to heal her family however, a sinister spectre begins to stir.
Cast: Chumisa Cosa, Nosipho Mtebe, Kamvalethu Jonas Raziya, Sanda Shandu, Khanyiso Kenqa
Member Reviews
this is fabulous. it has such a rare and exacting touch. i love the way interpersonal details and family history are incrementally woven into the story. there are so many parallel threads here which are incredibly well choreographed- the decorating, each character's relationship with housekeeping, property, physical objects, who has access to what. the actors are wonderful, and have an impressive ability to bring complexity and layered crosscurrents to even the briefest conversations. i would love to see more horror which is this deft with characters.
Awesome! Keeps you involved all the way. I really wish they would have developed the thing about Diane/witchcraft. Rather than tantalizing this was weak. Overall stellar though
A film that is certainly slow, takes its time, and is not scary, but has interesting characters and the film's theme eventually hooks us.
I’m watching 31 horror movies this October and Good Madame is the best I’ve seen so far (movie 14 or 31). I loved the look into South African culture, the blend of English and Xhosa, the out-of-nowhere scares. Incredible acting, cinematography, and sound design.
A slow and steady burn leading up to a big climax, leaves you with some lasting thoughts to reflect on.