: The story's central revelation is that one of the twins, Lukas, has actually been dead the entire time. Elias, unable to cope with the loss after a tragic accident, has been hallucinating his brother's presence. The "impostor" is his grieving mother, who was simply trying to move on and couldn't bear to participate in Elias's delusion. Fascinating Facts Goodnight Mommy (2014)
: Nine-year-old twins Elias and Lukas live in an isolated house in the countryside. Their mother returns with her head completely covered in bandages following cosmetic surgery.
: The woman beneath the bandages acts cold and distant, unlike their "real" mother. She ignores Lukas, enforces strict rules (like keeping the house dark), and exhibits a short temper.