Mother's Day

Mother's Day

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Editorial Reviews

Loving sons always do what their mothers tell them to...even if it's to kill. Directed by Charles Kaufman (brother of Troma President Lloyd Kaufman), the classic Mother’s Day delivers laughs and chills with liberal doses of nail-biting suspense. When three college buddies decide to rekindle their comraderie with a camping trip, they become the unwitting prey of a very dysfunctional family. As unforgettable as Deliverance, as terrifying as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre with a twisted statirical humor in the Kaufman vein, this Mother's Day will leave you feeling frightened and amazed!

Customer Reviews

"Don't go messin' up in Deep Barons!"

Reviewed by M. Ryan Fairbanks, 2010-02-25

One of Troma's very earliest offerings, (might have even been before Troma technically?), the dark comedy/horror flick Mother's Day!

When a group of college girlfriends, self dubbed "the rat pack", head out to the woods for their annual reunion outing, they end up getting a bit more excitement than they had planned. It seems this forest just happens to be home to a crazy old mother and her two reneck degenerate sons Ike and Addley, and the girls are about to get their come uppance Deliverance style.

While the plot was nothing particularly new even in 1980, Mother's Day has a lot of charm and perhaps even a hint of shock value for its age. The appropriately off the wall performances from the redneck family are definetly the center piece here, but Mother's Day also has some decent gore and atmosphere as well. With so many types of movies like this around, it basically boils down to the question "Was this movie memorable?", and I'd have to say yes.

A cheapie, but a goodie! For slasher and 80's horror completists, Mother's Day is mandatory viewing.

A CLASSIC! "You boys make your momma proud!!"

Reviewed by Christopher Lamparello, 2010-01-11

"Mother's Day" is an "underground" cult classic for true horror fans. Anyone who does not appreciate such films will not like this movie, but those of us who are fans of this genre will be truly satisfied! If you like "I Spit on Your Grave," you will love "Mother's Day"!

Disturbingly horrific but oddly compelling

Reviewed by Carbonadam, 2009-10-24

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.

How can you go wrong with a title and cover art like this!!!

Reviewed by CraigalsCosmosis, 2008-12-21

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.

Were Gonna Get That B*tch Addley!!!!

Reviewed by R.M. L'Heureux, 2008-12-14

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!!!