Emily Hampshire became a household name after starring in comedy gold Schitt’s Creek. As Stevie Budd on the hit show, she won over audiences and demonstrated an excellent flair for being funny. However, her role in new psychological horror Mom could not be further from her comedic persona.
Directed by Adam O’Brien, Mom sees Emily Hampshire as a struggling mother who is abandoned by her family and partner after a horrific incident. As she falls further into isolation, she begins to be haunted by a sinister entity that is determined to make her relive her darkest moments. Delving into the darker side of motherhood, Mom is an intelligent and original take on the family-based horror story.
THN first caught Adam O’Brien’s Mom when it screened in 2024 at FrightFest Glasgow’s annual scare attraction. We were bowled away by not only the film’s handling of the delicate subject matter of postpartum depression, but also the incredible central performance from the divine Emily Hampshire. In our review we praised Emily Hampshire’s ability to juggle the range of emotions and actions presented within the tricky role.
Given how mesmeric we found Emily Hampshire’s portrayal, and how fascinating the film itself was, THN were delighted to hear that Mom has finally been released onto digital platforms. Hopefully it can now reach a wider audience as the messages within Mom are exceptionally relevant and need to be heard. Ahead of the release, THN were fortunate to grab a few moments of time with Emily Hampshire to dig into, not only the project, but the hidden nightmares that motherhood can hide. Our conversation also covered her affinity for genre content, her female body focussed podcast, The Whisper Network, and why she hopes audiences take the time to discover Mom.
Mom is on digital platforms 17th February from Blue Finch Film Releasing.
