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Mother's Day (1980)
Released By: Media Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Media Home Entertainment
Genre: Horror
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Charles Kaufman
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Nancy Hendrickson, Tiana Pierce
Published ID: 2326
UPC: 790357901630,
Plot: Three women find their worst nightmares have become a reality in this horror film that combines extreme violence with dark, absurdist comedy. Abbey (Nancy Hendrickson), Jackie (Deborah Luce), and Trina (Tiana Pierce) have been close friends since their college days, and they decide to celebrate their tenth class reunion by taking a vacation together. The women go camping in the woods of rural New Jersey; however, an idyllic few days in the great outdoors turn ugly when they're ambushed by a pair of subnormal thugs, Ike (Holden McGuire) and Addley (Billy Ray McQuade). Ike and Addley live in a garishly decorated hovel deep in the woods, where they gorge themselves on sugar, obsessively watch television, debate the merits of punk rock versus disco, and strictly obey the instructions of their aged Mother (Rose Ross) -- a vicious psychopath who goads her boys into acts of rape and murder, with Mother shouting encouragement throughout. When one of the women is killed by Ike and Addley, the other two escape, and they plot a gruesome revenge. Mother's Day developed something of a cult following after its initial release, and no small amount of controversy -- many feminist groups denounced its depiction of violence against women, while writer and director Charles S. Kaufman contended that he intended for the film to be viewed as a satire. The film was later reissued in a cut version that eliminated some of the more extreme scenes of rape and violence. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Disturbingly horrific but oddly compelling
Added 10/24/2009

This film has an almost documentary feel to it. The low budget only adds to the realism. It's in line with Texas Chainsaw Massacre as far as the gritty feel, realistic actors, and brutal scenes are concerned. It is not as good as Texas Chainsaw Massacre though. I revisit this every so often for reasons I am still unsure of. I wish a good widescreen version would come out, if it even exists in that format. Also, it may be 80s but it sure feels 70s. Check it out.
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How can you go wrong with a title and cover art like this!!!
Added 12/21/2008

Low-budget sleaze from the brother of Troma's Lloyd Kaufman.It's a revenge horror film with rape, murder,nudity,2 redneck brothers,their nasty mother and a group of girls that get intangled with them.Guess the rest.The 2 brothers are great as the murdering raping scumbag morons and their mother,like I already said is pure nasty.Do you like bloody revenge like I do?If so watch this and have a hoot hollerin time.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Were Gonna Get That B*tch Addley!!!!
Added 12/14/2008

This Movie Has Got It All!!! If Youre A True Old School Slasher Fan (This Is The Movie For You!!) Mamas A True Psycho, Always Training Her Beloved & Devoted "Boys" In The Wonderful Arts Of Rape, Torture, & Cheese Spread Eating (I Hear Its Good For The Liver) So To Make A Long Story Short.. This Movie Is The Bees Knees....& Remember Queenie Is Out There!!!!!
-----Minus Her Ear!!!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Nice
Added 11/27/2008

Freaky, gross, disgusting, disturbing, and delicious. If you are a fan of horror, definitely give it a whirl.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
B-Movie Quality
Added 10/25/2008

If you have nothing else to do and want a slasher movie to watch, then this is the winner. Set in the sticks, with a crazy mother and her two boys, this movie gives you reasons why going into the woods alone is a bad idea.
0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
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