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Mickey faces a terminal diagnosis, even though she isn’t ready to die yet. Heading into the woods with her father, she seeks dark magic at the hands of mysterious recluse, Solveig. For three days, Mickey endures Solveig’s extreme rituals. But the “cure” comes at a cost.
Shudder distributes in the movie via their streaming service in the US.
Co-starring Lulu Adams, who is the elder sister of Zelda and daughter of filmmakers John Adams and Toby Poser.
Written and directed by indie filmmaking family John Adams, Zelda Adams and Toby Poser (team behind Hellbender and Where the Devil Roams), who are also known as “The Adams Family.”
Described as a “haunted fairy tale.”
Mother of Flies premiered on Shudder on January 23, 2026.
Directors: John Adams, Zelda Adams, Toby Poser
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