The Mother of Tears 2007
"What you see does not exist. What you cannot see is truth."
Dario Argento's *The Mother of Tears (2007)* plunges audiences into a nightmarish descent into occult horror, where an ancient artifact unleashes centuries of terror upon modern Rome.
Director: Dario Argento
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mother of Tears (2007) about?
This supernatural horror follows an art student, Sarah Mandy, who unknowingly awakens an ancient witch's curse by disturbing a cursed urn. Her discovery triggers a wave of violence as a coven of evil women tries to resurrect Mater Lacrimarum, the most powerful of three long-dormant witches. Sarah must battle demonic forces to stop the apocalyptic ritual before Rome falls into eternal darkness.
Who directed The Mother of Tears?
Dario Argento, the acclaimed Italian horror maestro behind classics like *Suspiria* and *Deep Red*, directed *The Mother of Tears*.
Who stars in The Mother of Tears?
The film stars Asia Argento, Cristian Solimeno, Moran Atias, Adam James, and Philippe Leroy in pivotal roles.
Is The Mother of Tears (2007) worth watching?
As a late-career effort from horror legend Dario Argento, *The Mother of Tears* delivers atmospheric dread and cult appeal for fans of Italian horror, though some may find its pacing uneven. It's a bold, if flawed, return to supernatural themes after decades of reinvention, offering plenty of eerie visuals and occult atmosphere.
How long is The Mother of Tears?
The runtime for *The Mother of Tears* is 102 minutes.
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About The Mother of Tears (2007) — Dario Argento's occult horror unleashes demons beneath Rome's streets
Dario Argento's *The Mother of Tears (2007)* plunges audiences into a nightmarish descent into occult horror, where an ancient artifact unleashes centuries of terror upon modern Rome. When an art student unknowingly disturbs a cursed urn in a cemetery, a wave of brutal violence erupts across the city—robberies, assaults, and murders surge as a coven of sinister young women converges. Their goal? To revive Mater Lacrimarum, the last and most malevolent of three ancient witches whose reign of suffering spans generations. As the streets darken with demonic forces, Sarah Mandy must confront an apocalyptic tide of supernatural evil alone, fighting against an army of possessed souls and macabre apparitions. The film blends Argento's signature gothic atmosphere with relentless dread, where reality blurs into nightmare and the unseen becomes terrifyingly real.
Asia Argento headlines the cast as the determined protagonist, joined by Cristian Solimeno, Moran Atias, and Philippe Leroy in a chilling exploration of horror's deepest fears. With its haunting visuals and relentless pacing, *The Mother of Tears* is a visceral tribute to classic Italian horror, where ancient curses collide with modern despair, and the line between myth and madness dissolves entirely.