: The true horror is not demonic but human—specifically, racist medical practices and eugenics .
: Rather than being malevolent entities, the "ghosts" Diana encounters are the spirits of past victims attempting to warn her of the impending danger at the local clinic. 3. Themes of Reproductive Rights and Justice Madres (2021)
Initially, Madres presents itself as a supernatural thriller. Diana experiences terrifying visions and finds "cursed" relics, which she and her husband Beto (Tenoch Huerta) initially believe are tied to local folk legends or environmental toxins like pesticides. However, the film subverts these expectations: : The true horror is not demonic but