Ma (2019)
Ma
”A woman befriends teens and lets them party, but their luck takes a dark turn.”
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An original premise and an extraordinary actress in the lead role should result in a memorable movie. Unfortunately, 'Ma' doesn't reach its full potential, but the powerful performance of Octavia Spencer (Oscar winner of 'The Help', also directed by Tate Taylor) is already enough reason to watch this movie and have fun.
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A lonely woman befriends a group of teenagers and decides to let them party at her house. Just when the kids think their luck couldn't get any better, things start happening that make them question the intention of their host.
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