M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters) is a psychological thriller written and directed by Tucia Lyman. The film tackles themes of parental paranoia, mental illness, and the terrifying possibility of a child growing into a dangerous person. It offers a dark and intense exploration of a mother’s fear that her son might be on the verge of becoming a violent psychopath.
The story centers around **Abbie**, a mother who becomes increasingly convinced that her teenage son **Jacob** is exhibiting disturbing and violent tendencies, reminiscent of a psychopath or school shooter. Abbie begins to suspect that Jacob is planning a horrific act of violence, and in her desperation, she secretly sets up cameras around their house to record his every move.
As the tension between mother and son escalates, the film delves into Abbie’s growing obsession with uncovering evidence of Jacob’s intent. Jacob’s behavior is ambiguous, keeping the audience guessing about whether Abbie is justified in her fears or if she’s spiraling into paranoia. The film raises the question: is Jacob truly dangerous, or is Abbie’s own mental state unraveling?
