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Horror is one of the few genres where women, especially older women, can ever be depicted as mean or scary without being evil characters. Take the test to find out which morally ambiguous horror movie mother YOU are!

Which Unhinged Horror Movie Mom Are You?

It's Sunday morning. What are you up to?

In a The Lobster-type situation, what animal would you choose to be turned into?

Pick a female Twin Peaks character.

Pick a drink.

What are your thoughts on motherhood?

Pick an unconventional female musician.

What scares you the most?

Pick a non mom-centric horror classic.

You're pulling a Gone Girl and running away to start life anew. Where are you going?

Finally, pick an old-fashioned medical diagnosis for women.

You're Annie Graham (portrayed by Toni Collette) - one of the most unique and memorable examples of the unhinged horror movie mother seen in recent years. You have a lucrative career as a miniature artist (!), a beautiful home, and a loving husband and kids, but no matter how good life might seem, your fraught relationship with your now-dead mother just keeps haunting you. You're a complex, morally ambiguous person, and as much as you care about others, sometimes you have to put yourself first and process the, uh... demons holding onto you from your past.

You're Annie from Hereditary (2018)!

You're Amelia Vanek (portrayed by Essie Davis) - the paranoid, nerve-wracked single mother still processing the trauma of losing your husband the day of your son's birth. You probably lead a pretty average life, but you have a violent side the people around you might not often see. You might feel overwhelmed by circumstances around you. You may not always perform well under stress, but you care deeply for your family and, when it comes down to it, will always do the right thing.

You're Amelia from The Babadook (2014)!

You're Rachel Keller (portrayed by Naomi Watts) - the smart, decisive reporter who uncovers the secret of Samara and the videotape in one of the most well-known horror movies of all time. You're quick-witted and very self-assured, and your natural curiosity always pushes you to learn more about the world around you. You never panic in the face of danger - even in the most stressful situations, you always manage to keep your cool and remain aware and empathetic.

You're Rachel from the Ring (2002)!

You're Rosemary Woodhouse - (portrayed by Mia Farrow), the eponymous lead of the groundbreaking horror classic Rosemary's Baby. Although you may come across as a bit young and naive at times, you're a very sweet and open person who's just trying to get through life and make others happy. You're entering a new phase of your life, which means you might be unprepared for a lot of what's ahead, but just have faith in yourself and you'll be fine.

You're Rosemary from Rosemary's Baby (1968)!

You're Eva Khatchadourian (portrayed by Tilda Swinton). You've been through years and years of unimaginable emotional hardship (for literally no reason) and it's definitely taken its toll on you. You're quiet, and might come across as a little nervous & jumpy at times. However, you're devoted to your loved ones, and you're willing to sacrifice anything to make things right.

You're Eva from We Need To Talk About Kevin (2011)!

You're Anna Murphy (portrayed by Nicole Kidman) - the high-powered wife and mother of Yorgos Lanthimos's 2017 thriller. You're a very strong, self-assured person. With a pretty cushy job and a rich husband, you have a lot of autonomy and free time. You have power, and you've found that you like it. You're willing to do anything to get what you want, even if it means betraying those close to you.

You're Anna from Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)!

You're Wendy Torrance (portrayed by Shelley DuVall) - a very influential archetype of a scared horror movie mom from Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror classic. You're a little young and naive, and have put up with a LOT in your life - even moving to an abandoned hotel to be trapped there for 5 months with your husband and son. You might be scared of the people in her life, even those closest to you. You may come across as a bit timid and non-confrontational at times, but when put under pressure, you live up to the challenge.

You're Wendy from The Shining (1980)!

You're Rose Darko (portrayed by Mary McDonnell) - Donnie Darko's all-American Reaganite mother! You're a pretty by-the-book person, and you don't tend to do things to any extreme. You're kind of a white picket fence, weekly book club, soccer mom kind of suburban lady. You're not very experienced in dealing with tragedy, and find yourself sort of dumbstruck in stressful situations.

You're Rose from Donnie Darko (2001)!

You're Sarah Palmer (portrayed by Grace Zabriskie) - the long-suffering mother of Laura Palmer. You're somewhat of a loner - even faced with the tremendous losses of your daughter and husband, you always deal with your emotions internally. You're also a very intuitive person, and might even feel like you have the ability to sense things out of the ordinary sometimes.

You're Sarah Palmer from Twin Peaks!

You're Choi Yeon-gyo (portrayed by Cho Yeo-jeong) - the young matriarch of the wealthy Park family. You have a taste for the finer things in life, and are known for your cheerful, calm demeanor. You're definitely used to a certain amount of privilege & power in life, but are often a little too oblivious to assert your wants properly.

You're Choi Yeon-gyo from Parasite (2019)!

You're the iconic Margaret White (portrayed by Piper Laurie) - Carrie's demanding, overbearing religious mother. You have a very strong personality, and always want to feel like you're in control of a situation. You might make up for your insecurities by trying to influence the lives of others. You also have VERY strong opinions which you'll stubbornly defend to the very end.

You're Margaret from Carrie (1976)!

You're Katherine (portrayed by Kate Dickie) - the stern matriarch of Robert Eggers's Puritan New England family. You've come a long way in your life - literally moving across an ocean - to start an uncertain life homesteading in the wilderness. You have to be tough to survive here, and you sure are. You have very strong moral convictions and you aren't afraid to express them. Although it may express itself as cruelty sometimes, your self-assuredness is a valuable trait that will keep you alive.

You're Katherine from the VVitch (2015)!

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