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Good Madam

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

Being a South African, I was really happy to stumble upon this film. It's very slow, which adds to the tension, but it's very poignant, especially if you are familiar with he context. Based on the reviews I've seen online, it looks like it's making precisely the right people uncomfy. Worth a watch for sure.

Knives&lint
4 weeks ago

Felt original. Eerie, but not outright horror. Not a bad thing when done this cleanly.

Fixture
2 months ago

pretty cool, didnt quite understand everything due to the cultural/ language difference

barbiebutch
6 months ago

Quite an interesting watch, would recommend!

Mrs_Mischief
6 months ago

I’ll have to pass on this. I was intrigued when I saw it was in Xhosa but it is very slow. I’m 2/3 of the way in and the MC is unlikeable while the outer characters lack depth. How does the MC come to stay with her mom and start making demands on how the house should be changed? You’re a guest! Plus the child is annoying.

RedAce
6 months ago