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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9781557397096 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 1557397090 Label: United Home Manufacturer: United Home Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: United Home Release Date: May 05, 1998 Running Time: 89 minutes Sales Rank: 59655 Studio: United Home Theatrical Release Date: 1994
Rating: - She's Takin' Names And Wringin' Necks!...
I wasn't expecting much from this direct-to-video/shot-on-tape movie when I popped it into the dvd player. I was all set for yet one more dreadful disaster. Well, I got quite a surprise! This is a well done effort, especially considering it's budget constraints. Patty McCormack (Rhoda from the Bad Seed!) is perrrfectly eeevil as MOMMY. She has finally found the right follow-up to her original sociopathic kid role. Here we have Ms. McCormack seething, plotting, and ultimately killing anyone who dares to cross her! Rachel Lemieux plays her young daughter with innocence and realism. Jason Miller ... Read More
Rating: - Patty McCormack heads a dream cast in "Mommy"
Patty McCormack proves that she is an outstanding and extremely versatile actress. Those who have only seen her in "The Bad Seed" and in more recent years as the docile housewife on "The Ropers" are in for a great surprise and a treat as they watch this film and it's sequel. She excels in the lead role of "Mommy". What a supporting cast she has to play opposite her!! The legendary Mickey Spillane in a rare acting role as her attorney!! Scream queen Brinke Stevens as her half-sister!! Jason Miller (Father Karras from "The Exorcist") as the police detective investigating the sinister goings-on and ... Read More
Rating: - Good movie; well-produced DVD
The straight-forward, no-nonsense approach that serves Mr. Collins so well in his novels works just as effectively for his movie work, at least as demonstrated in "Mommy". This modest thriller doesn't try to wow you with flashy cutting, a pulse-pounding soundtrack, and other gimmicks, but rather draws you in with extremely solid acting, photography, and direction, as well as a decent story. Much care was also lavished on the DVD release, as it is clear Mr. Collins wanted to take advantage of the capabilities of this soon-to-be-dominant home-viewing medium. I especially liked the running commentary, ... Read More
Rating: - I live there
If I am not mistaken the high school students helped in making this movie in Muscatine. I thought it could of been better. I also saw Mommy 2 and wasn't thrilled with it either. But it was a low budget movie so what can you excpect? I do like Patty McCormick though. I enjoyed her in the Bad Seed and often wondered why we haven't seen more of her.
Rating: - Enjoyable Low Budget Chiller
"Mommy" is an entertaining lesser known flick that is full of great acting and ambience. The acting by McCormack, Stevens, and the little girl was really good. McCormack was a joy to watch as the psychopathic "mommy". I also liked the low lighting, and realistic treatment of the tale, as well as the hispanic Sherriff. The janitor provided some comic relief, too funny when she says "yes'm". A winner.
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