A Mother’s Recall Brings Psychological Horror From Mauro Iván Ojeda

A teenage orphan uncovers a dark force inside his new home in A Mother’s Recall.

Black Mandala Unveils Psychological Horror A Mother’s Recall From Mauro Iván Ojeda

A new entry in Latin American horror is emerging with a focus on atmosphere, trauma, and supernatural unease. Black Mandala is presenting A Mother’s Recall, the latest feature from Mauro Iván Ojeda, known for La Funeraria.

Written and directed by Ojeda, the film leans into slow-building psychological horror, pairing intimate character drama with a supernatural presence that gradually overtakes the story. The approach is deliberate—favoring tension, silence, and visual unease over immediate shock.

At the center is Genaro, a teenage orphan brought into what appears to be a stable home. That sense of security begins to fracture almost immediately. The house carries a weight that isn’t explained, and the people inside it feel shaped by something unseen.

As Genaro forms a bond with his new sister Nuria, the film shifts into investigation and survival. Together, they begin to uncover a force within the home—something that feeds on grief, instability, and emotional vulnerability. What starts as discomfort escalates into a direct confrontation with a presence that refuses to stay hidden.

The cast includes Mateo Berti, Miguel Bosco, Lorenzo Crespo, Vilma Echeverría, Guadalupe Aldaz Gallo, Virginia Garófalo, Edgardo Molinelli, Julieta Palermo, and Santino Resta, forming a character-driven ensemble that anchors the film’s emotional core.

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Visually, A Mother’s Recall is built around controlled framing and environmental tension. The house becomes a central figure—tight spaces, shadow-heavy rooms, and quiet transitions reinforce a sense of constant unease. The sound design and score from Pablo Fuu further support that tone, emphasizing restraint over excess.

Thematically, the film explores abandonment, identity, and the need for connection, using horror as the mechanism to externalize those internal conflicts. Rather than separating emotional drama from supernatural elements, the film merges them—allowing one to inform the other throughout.

Produced by Guillermo Ares, Guillermo Berman, Maximiliano Kanter, Juan Diego Kantor, Gabriel Palermo, Pablo Romano, and Pepe Salvia, A Mother’s Recall positions itself within a growing wave of international horror that prioritizes atmosphere and psychological weight.

With Ojeda continuing to refine his style, the film stands as another example of contemporary genre storytelling coming from outside the traditional studio system—focused, controlled, and built around sustained tension rather than spectacle.