Matriarch

"[It] is hindered by painful overacting and a weak script but contains some decent special effects work and a wild ending that surpasses its low-budget limitations (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)" 

"None of how 'Matriarch' resolves is particularly scary or surprising." 

"Steiner maybe takes on too much with 'Matriarch' (...) [It] shrewdly shifts back and forth between the real physical threat of dark supernatural forces and the more elusive harm done by a lifetime of bad parenting" 

"The movie doesn't want for eldritch menace (...) 'Matriarch' saturates viewers' senses until it pays off its many adumbrations with unexpected revelations" 

"Steiner's debut is full of ideas and delivers unforgettable moments of horror, but it’s perhaps a bit too ambitious. Dickie and Rooper are fantastic. But, save for the horror, we're not entirely invested either (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)" 

"A slender, scary fusion of horror subgenres. With great performances, strong craftsmanship, and downright creepy vibes, it's an ideal spooky season movie night" 

"Despite tonal inconsistencies, director Ben Steiner makes an admirable folk horror effort with his film ‘Matriarch’ (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)" 

"An interesting plot and wonderful performances (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"