Mother's Day (1980)
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- Unrated
- 1h 31min
- Comedy, Horror
- 19 Sep 1980 (USA)
- Movie
Two brothers kidnap and brutalize three women for the pleasure of their demented mother.
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Award:
- 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Nancy Hendrickson | ... |
Abbey
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| Deborah Luce | ... |
Jackie
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| Tiana Pierce | ... |
Trina
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| Frederick Coffin | ... |
Ike
(as Holden McGuire)
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Michael McCleery | ... |
Addley
(as Billy Ray McQuade)
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| Beatrice Pons | ... |
Mother
(as Rose Ross)
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| Robert Collins | ... |
Ernie
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| Peter Fox | ... |
The 'Dobber'
(as Karl Sandys)
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Luisa Marsella | ... |
Terry
(as Marsella Davidson)
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| Kevin Lowe | ... |
Ted
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| Scott Lucas | ... |
Storekeeper
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Ed Battle | ... |
Doorman
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| Robert Carnegie | ... |
Tex
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Silas Davis |
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Stanley Kaufman | ... |
Older Man at Pool Party
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John Radom |
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Louie Cogie |
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Sondra Fortunato |
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Sheldon Relde |
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Timmy Leight |
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John Castellano |
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Suzy Fried |
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Steve Sturm |
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Leilani Gorre |
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Joe Stanton |
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Katya |
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John Fanelli |
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Josh Smilowitz |
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Vince Piccalo |
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Doreen Richardson |
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Bill Smith |
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Gwen Van Highland |
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Lawrence Mayer |
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Joel Greenberg |
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Sture Sjöstedt |
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Stanley Knapp | ... |
Charlie
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Bob Fassbender | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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Scott Gordon | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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Charles Kaufman | ... |
Cocaine Addict (uncredited)
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Floyd Vivino | ... |
(uncredited) (voice)
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Directed by
| Charles Kaufman | ||
Written by
| Charles Kaufman | ... | () |
| Warren Leight | ... | () |
Produced by
| Alexander Beck | ... | executive producer |
| Michael Herz | ... | associate producer |
| Charles Kaufman | ... | producer |
| Lloyd Kaufman | ... | associate producer |
| Michael Kravitz | ... | producer |
Music by
| Phil Gallo | ||
| Clem Vicari Jr. | ... | (as Clem Vicari) |
Cinematography by
| Joseph Mangine | ||
Editing by
| Daniel Loewenthal | ||
Editorial Department
| Richard W. Haines | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Susan Kaufman | ||
Art Direction by
| Sandy Hamilton | ||
Costume Design by
| Ellen Lutter | ||
Makeup Department
| Josie Caruso | ... | special makeup effects |
| Rob E. Holland | ... | special makeup effects |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Proser | ... | first assistant director |
| Barry Shapiro | ... | additional assistant director |
Art Department
| Rex Piano | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Rolf Pardula | ... | sound mixer |
Stunts
| Scott Leva | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joseph Bolesta | ... | key grip |
| Stuart Deutsch | ... | best boy |
| Phil Devonshire | ... | gaffer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Meta Carter | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ray Sundlin | ... | production executive |
Production Companies
- Troma Entertainment
- Saga Films
- Duty Productions (copyright holder)
Distributors
- Ambassador Film Distributors (1981) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1983) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United Film Distribution Company (UFDC) (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2015) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- 88 Films (2015) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
- Arts Home Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Astral Video (1983) (Canada) (VHS)
- Astro Distribution (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Best Film & Video (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- CMV Laservision (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
- Constantin Video (1982) (West Germany) (VHS)
- HGV Video Productions (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Prime Time Entertainment (1982) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- RenT Home Entertainment (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Renaissance Content Group (2023) (World-wide) (tv)
- Rimini Editions (2020) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- Sony Music Entertainment (2003) (France) (DVD)
- Troma Entertainment (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Troma Team Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Troma Team Video (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Troma Team Video (2011) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Video Treasures (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2023) (World-wide) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Vértice 360 (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
- WME Home Entertainment (2015) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When you go into the woods today, you're in for a big surprise. When you go into the woods today you're not going to believe your eyes. But it ain't no "teddy bear picnic". Three women discover that two men are willing to do anything to impress Mother, and what impresses Mother is watching her sons commit acts of rape and murder. Now these women are prisoners, lowered to pawns in the game of checkers between two dimwits and their Maniac Mommy, and the question becomes, can any of them escape, alive? Written by Zedd |
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| Taglines | If you go down to the woods today. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $150,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The house used in the film was an actual house in the woods of Newton, New Jersey. No one had lived there for 15 years prior to filming. The previous owner of the home was murdered there. See more » |
| Goofs | In the opening decapitation, blood spatters across the car before the decapitation. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Any Which Way You Can/The Formula/Raging Bull/Nine to Five (1980). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Think We're Alone Now See more » |
| Quotes |
Mother:
I'm a sick woman! See more » |