'Other Mommy' Is the Worst Book Adaptation of 2026 (with Alison Sivitz)

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This week, Alison Sivitz , also known as Bald Ann Dowd , joins Sophie and Rudi to discuss “ Other Mommy ,” a new Jessica Chastain horror movie based on Josh Malerman’s 2024 novel “ Incidents Around the House .” The film, which debuted at No. 1 at the box office over the weekend, follows a seven-year-old girl named Bella who is haunted by a supernatural entity that looks like her mother. After introducing their guest and briefly discussing the real Ann Dowd and “ The Testaments ” (01:36), everyone shares their general thoughts on the film, which they found disappointing compared to the movie’s trailer that ran before “The Odyssey.” (02:35) Sophie then gives some background on the book and…