The Mother of Flies cast features Zelda Adams, Toby Poser and John Adams as Jake. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for the Adams Family’s 2025 Shudder movie (released on 2026) on AMC+. Check out more cast guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category.

Mother of Flies centers on a college student dealing with cancer. When Mickey finds a possible holistic healing solution, she brings her father to visit a mysterious woman in the woods. The narrative follows the main protagonists as they experience a startling epiphany about their host. Here’s every actor and character in Mother of Flies.

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Mother of Flies Cast: Zelda Adams as Mickey

Character Profile: A college student. She reaches out to a holistic healer after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Mickey travels to a rural area for help with her father, and struggles emotionally while trying to understand her host’s methods.

Adams’ Resume: Zelda in Rumblestrips (2013), The Hatred in The Ascent (2017), Echo in The Deeper You Dig (2019), Izzy in Hellbender (2021), Eve in Where the Devil Roams (2023)

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Mother of Flies Cast: Toby Poser as Solveig

Character Profile: A holistic healer who assists Mickey. She is a mysterious woman who lives in the woods. Solveig’s background inspires locals to visit her property.

Poser’s Resume: Amanda Spaulding in Guiding Light (1987-98), Toby in Rumblestrips (2013), Ivy in The Deeper You Dig (2019), Mother in Hellbender (2021), Maggie in Where the Devil Roams (2023)

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Mother of Flies Cast: John Adams as Jake

Character Profile: Mickey’s father. He feels skeptical about Solveig’s healing techniques. Jake receives shocking news while talking to a local woman about his host.

Adams’ Resume: Stranger in Rumblestrips (2013), Vengeance in The Hatred (2018), Kurt in The Deeper You Dig (2019), Uncle in Hellbender (2021), Seven in Where the Devil Roams (2023)

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The Mother of Flies cast also includes:

• Lulu Adams as Ruthie at Reception
• Trey Lindsay as Oncologist
• Noble Wilson-Eiden as Harry
• Jessica Beveridge as Midwife
• Sofia Macaluso as Village Birth Mother
• Heath Macaluso as Village Patriarch
• Nikki Macaluso as Village Grandmother
• Judy Rosen as Village Elder 1
• Violet Adams as Village Sister
• John Gerald Adams as Village Brother
• John Adams, Sr. as Village Priest
• Patricia Adams as Village Elder 2
• Harriet Wiser as Drunk Girl
• Harrison Berke as Drunk Guy
• Colleen Dumenigo as Waitress

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