Naomi Watts is set to star in the remake of psychological thriller Goodnight Mommy

Naomi Watts is set to lead the cast of the English-language remake of the Austrian Horror film, Goodnight Mommy.

The Australian actress, 52, will star in and executive produce the Amazon Studios take on the psychological thriller, which was released back in 2014 and has gone on to become a cult hit.

The movie follows two twin brothers who, when sent to stay with their mother, are shocked to find her covered in bandages following a recent procedure. 

As her behaviour becomes increasingly erratic and unusual, the brothers become convinced that she is an imposter.

The boys’ suspicion sets off a roller-coaster of emotional mind games and misunderstandings between the mother and her children that eventually explodes with irreparable and heartbreaking consequences.

The English-language remake will be directed by Matt Sobel from a script written by Kyle Warren.

While the original film’s directors Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz will serve as executive producers alongside Naomi. 

Amazon is producing the horror remake with indie label Animal Kingdom and the production company Playtime.

Goodnight Mommy is not Naomi’s first horror movie or psychological thriller. 

She has starred in The Ring and The Ring two, Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering and Funny Games.

Naomi is also working on a new movie called ‘Infinite Storm’.

The film tells the story of Pam Bales, a mother, nurse and mountain guide who was on a lone trek up Mount Washington when she was caught in a blizzard, which led to the daring rescue of a stranger.

In addition to a successful acting career, Naomi is a doting mother to two children – Sasha, 13, and Samuel, 12, who goes by his middle name Kai, who she shares with ex-partner, actor Liev Schreiber.