In HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, LOVE GEORGE, a young man named Johnny (Ron Howard) arrives in a small, coastal town in search of his biological parents.
What begins as a simple inquiry becomes complicated when we learn that a series of disappearances have taken place in the area. Johnny encounters the locals, including the sheriff (Simon Oakland) who is suspicious of Johnny's sudden appearance in town.
As Johnny continues his quest, evidence of a grisly end for the missing begins to emerge. It seems that there's a serial killer on the prowl.
This is an offbeat, somber film that is pretty typical of the period. It has elements of drama, suspense, mystery, tragedy, and horror. A sense of dread sort of hangs over everything. Some bizarre, unexpected twists help to make the story very interesting!
Howard is excellent in his brooding role, as are co-stars Cloris Leachman as Ronda, and Patricia Neal as the cranky Cara. Also, watch for Bobby Darin as Ronda's loser boyfriend, Eddie.
Directed by Darren "Kolchak" McGavin! This movie is overdue for rediscovery....
What begins as a simple inquiry becomes complicated when we learn that a series of disappearances have taken place in the area. Johnny encounters the locals, including the sheriff (Simon Oakland) who is suspicious of Johnny's sudden appearance in town.
As Johnny continues his quest, evidence of a grisly end for the missing begins to emerge. It seems that there's a serial killer on the prowl.
This is an offbeat, somber film that is pretty typical of the period. It has elements of drama, suspense, mystery, tragedy, and horror. A sense of dread sort of hangs over everything. Some bizarre, unexpected twists help to make the story very interesting!
Howard is excellent in his brooding role, as are co-stars Cloris Leachman as Ronda, and Patricia Neal as the cranky Cara. Also, watch for Bobby Darin as Ronda's loser boyfriend, Eddie.
Directed by Darren "Kolchak" McGavin! This movie is overdue for rediscovery....