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Serial Mom

Serial Mom

1994
Comedy, Crime
1h 35m
A sweet mother takes a little too much at heart for the defence of her family. (imdb)

Directed by:

John Waters

Screenwriter:

John Waters

Starring:

Kathleen Turner, Traci Lords, Mink Stole, Ricki Lake, Sam Waterston, Justin Whalin, Mary Vivian Pearce, Matthew Lillard, Mary Jo Catlett, Suzanne Somers, Walt MacPherson

Genres:

Comedy, Crime, Horror

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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Serial Mom

1994
Comedy, Crime
1h 35m
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billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 21 Sep 2010
70
53rd
Kathleen Turner Overdrive
Rated 21 Sep 2010
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 01 Apr 2018
77
49th
90s social commentary tackling the nature of celebrity and the media. Kathleen Turner is great to watch, even if the first half of the film is devoid of any suspense or intrigue because of the straightforward way it's played. Once we get into the courtroom we can understand what Waters is getting at and why the set-up was done that way. Apart from making a point about fame, this film is a bit one-note and a one-woman show... everyone else is kind of annoying and in the way.
Rated 01 Apr 2018
neonmanNeonman
Rated 27 Nov 2015
68
32nd
A darkly humorous account of suburban murders, brimming with irony and conflicting tones. It's pretty fun for the most part and not many other directors would make a film like this, though the satire and humour isn't as strong as it could be, and a lot of the scenes (especially towards the end) feel somewhat abbreviated. Kathleen Turner is a hoot as the killer mother, I wish she was my mum.
Rated 27 Nov 2015
woodoowoodoo
Rated 13 Nov 2014
85
63rd
The sweet spot of John Waters movies, probably of his entire career. Not his best movie but the most watchable/rewatchable. Stunt-casts galore, but Waters didn't forget to write a script, either.
Rated 13 Nov 2014
x_humanx-human
Rated 16 Jul 2010
82
76th
Pitch perfect send up to true crime dramas. What makes it perfect is Water's reverence for made for TV movies and to America's own brand of insanity; Turner is just as pin point accurate.
Rated 16 Jul 2010
hehejajahehejaja
Rated 17 Feb 2009
90
91st
Unabashedly burlesque; a rampant but attentive and smart ridicule of "classifications", conformity, (american) double moral and film conventions (just to mention a couple of things...). It seems like an inebriated Solondz-film on a stormy theatre stage, and it's brilliantly self-controlled in all its mischievous imagination and rabidity. Stunningly funny.
Rated 17 Feb 2009
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 11 Sep 2008
35
19th
I learned not to wear white after labor day from this movie.
Rated 11 Sep 2008
jstryjstry
Rated 08 Feb 2008
80
62nd
"You can't wear white after Labor Day!"
Rated 08 Feb 2008
tripleshTripleSH
Rated 14 Aug 2007
58
39th
OK, it's funny. OK, it's original. But this could have been a hell of a lot better, don't you think?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
bremenBremen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
99
95th
Fucking amazing. Especially the pussy willows.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
irvinejumpirvinejump
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
I will NEVER be able top keep a straight face while watching Annie ever again. My fave of John Waters movies (though he's never made a bad film) and Kathleen Turner will never do better.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
gnalkhereGnalkhere
Rated 09 Dec 2024
80
72nd
Of course I was gonna like this; it's John Waters working his magic with an unhinged gay icon
Rated 09 Dec 2024
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
70
63rd
Suburban domesticity and psychosis is a rich relationship explored here on the screen not for the first time. Waters' perversion is that we root for the killer, who embodies both the suburban picturesque and its typical counterpart in iconic pictures like Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Thinking about socialising psychosis leads to speculation about high-functioning sociopathic killers; speaking of, it could be surely offered as a counterpart to American Psycho in that respect.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
detoxDetox
Rated 25 Mar 2023
66
36th
We need more babies getting spit in the face on screen.
Rated 25 Mar 2023
rihreyrihrey
Rated 01 Jun 2022
46
47th
it's fine. it doesn't really work that well as a critique of the glorification of violence in the US culture, and it's not overly funny, but it's just fine.
Rated 01 Jun 2022
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 08 Feb 2021
62
31st
The sermon on capital punishment was the funniest part. Serial Mom might be a satire of American celebrity culture & middle-class "normality", but neither the characters nor plot have enough depth for any substantial commentary. The start of the murders coincides with the (effective) start of the film, but with no prior indication or snapping point. The trial portrays the US justice system as a farce. The cast is great, but the film doesn't offer much beyond that. A few laughs, but quite dated.
Rated 08 Feb 2021
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 10 Jun 2019
85
59th
"The only serial I know anything about is Rice Krispies."
Rated 10 Jun 2019
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 23 Mar 2019
60
58th
ger; [serial mom]; eine häusliche mutter entwickelt einen überstarken drang die welt zu verbessern.;
Rated 23 Mar 2019
easydiffeasydiff
Rated 09 Dec 2018
74
81st
This is an accurate portrayal of if Kathleen Turner went on a killing spree, and also how a town would react to Kathleen Turner going on a killing spree.
Rated 09 Dec 2018
edwardedward
Rated 02 Apr 2018
89
79th
John Waters' best film, without question. Unlike his other films, it's actually watchable from start to finish, and truly fun for the whole family. While his other movies all have great scenes here and there, they mostly meander without strong storylines. Serial Mom is different in that it's consistently well written, funny, and entertaining. I think it's also his most clever and insightful film he's ever done as well, particularly his commentary of the legal system.
Rated 02 Apr 2018
luordluord
Rated 09 Aug 2017
68
64th
Hilarious parody that goes surprisingly dark at times, it never loses sense of what it is and a delightfully creepy and hammy performance by Turner ties everything together.
Rated 09 Aug 2017
ocelotOcelot
Rated 03 Jun 2015
85
94th
Film's most accurate representation of the American legal system.
Rated 03 Jun 2015
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 07 Dec 2014
83
72nd
It's so good I could shit! I thought I had this pastiche of 50s-style family entertainment/slasher film pegged after about 20 minutes, but the story and setpieces go in slightly different directions than what would be expected. It's John Waters playing the mainstream into a more twisted, cynical direction, and Kathleen Turner ties it together with a brilliant central performance.
Rated 07 Dec 2014
thomasd_iithomas_d
Rated 03 Nov 2014
10
89th
Jet black comedy at its finest! Quickly becoming one of my favourite movies.
Rated 03 Nov 2014
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 03 Sep 2014
97
96th
I never use the "P" word out loud, let alone write it down... but in the case of this movie, I must say it was nearly perfect! Serial Mom is one of those hidden gem movies that many people probably don't hear about. It was released as an HBO movie and I've come to adore it over the years. It's based on a true story and follows a nearly perfect (there's that word again) suburban mother and the killing spree that she goes on...
Rated 03 Sep 2014
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 26 Jan 2014
3
73rd
[Distant]
Rated 26 Jan 2014
bowfingerbowfinger
Rated 31 Jan 2013
10
6th
Phhhhhhhhhhhllllllllllluuup!
Rated 31 Jan 2013
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 20 Aug 2012
60
24th
Over the top but very enjoyable. Turner was excellent.
Rated 20 Aug 2012
delizdeliz
Rated 22 Jan 2012
60
7th
I don't remember too much of this movie, but it really freaked me out when it is supposed to be funny.
Rated 22 Jan 2012
joeliusJoelius
Rated 09 Jan 2012
10
8th
Except the trial scene, it wasn't much good, and I agree watch: "Falling Down"
Rated 09 Jan 2012
tvfilm_hubTV+Film-Hub
Rated 09 Jan 2012
3
18th
Do not watch this movie. Watch FALLING DOWN starting Michael Douglas. That movie has everything this movie does. Plus a script that new where it was going and Michael Douglas as a star!
Rated 09 Jan 2012
gabygaby
Rated 17 Dec 2011
85
89th
Campy fun! John Waters brings the camp up to 11 in this hilariously and deliciously dark film about a psychotic housewife.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 01 May 2011
44
54th
#90s(m)#, story, reviews.
Rated 01 May 2011
alon_reterAlon Reter
Rated 05 Apr 2011
70
69th
Great entertaiment. It wallows in moral decay and dares you to enjoy every second of it. Note the delightful courtroom scenes (a recurring motif in Water's films, actually).
Rated 05 Apr 2011
spamhead80spamhead80
Rated 18 Jan 2011
95
97th
My favorite John Waters movie! Kathleen Turner is perfect as a psychotic June Cleaver.
Rated 18 Jan 2011
davisty69davisty69
Rated 17 Jan 2011
65
5th
Cheesy, but fun to watch
Rated 17 Jan 2011
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
65
45th
This seemed a little too smooth and polished for Waters and it seems to produce some overly broad results. Still Turner is great and there is some decent comedy from the supporting roles, particularly Lake.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
jakefaceJakeFace
Rated 07 Jun 2010
2
50th
this movie is worth it if only for the scene where the mum beats a neighbour to death with a roast
Rated 07 Jun 2010
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 08 Feb 2010
71
47th
Kathleen Turner is perfect in this: wholesome but vicious.
Rated 08 Feb 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 28 Jan 2010
83
56th
Kathleen Turner is very funny. And you have to love any film in which Patty Hearst plays a character who is murdered for wearing white shoes after Labor Day.
Rated 28 Jan 2010
florvdeFlorVdE
Rated 07 Sep 2009
5
98th
Lightweight dark comedy mixed with great satire and some typical Waters-style comedy. Hilariously entertaining from start to finish and Turner does a great job. Remember: wear a seatbelt, be kind rewind and never wear white shoes after Labor Day.
Rated 07 Sep 2009
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 06 Jan 2009
65
62nd
Cheesy fun humor. Give it a go. My sister and I always laugh at the part where she stabs that guy with the chimney poker thing, and his liver or whatever comes out. Good times.
Rated 06 Jan 2009
lebarLebar
Rated 18 Sep 2008
60
14th
cool..ahahahaa
Rated 18 Sep 2008
robinmayRobinMay
Rated 15 Aug 2008
65
56th
I wish my mom were more like this. Go mom go!
Rated 15 Aug 2008
icebloxiceblox
Rated 13 Jul 2008
69
57th
Kathleen Turner is creepy and convincing in this as the nutjob serial mom, Beverly Sutphin. Otherwise, it's nothing great.
Rated 13 Jul 2008
dean_franzDean Franz
Rated 18 Jun 2008
20
21st
Has it's moments but mostly it's just Waters running on empty. He has done all of this before and much, much better.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
jeg2jeg2
Rated 16 May 2008
35
7th
weak
Rated 16 May 2008
q31Q31
Rated 11 Mar 2008
1
0th
For fans of very, very black humor only.
Rated 11 Mar 2008
vincentevincente
Rated 07 Dec 2007
84
87th
null
Rated 07 Dec 2007
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 08 Oct 2007
50
36th
It has his funny moments, but it is very surreal.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 24 Sep 2007
3
61st
It definitely has its moments, but I wasn't bowled over by it or anything.
Rated 24 Sep 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 16 Sep 2007
30
5th
flat dark comedy
Rated 16 Sep 2007
stflyst_fly
Rated 23 Aug 2007
53
50th
Good
Rated 23 Aug 2007
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Razor sharp satire and much fun to watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
aushabfanaus_hab_fan
Rated 14 Aug 2007
64
12th
Shockingly bad, but, like most car-crashes, difficult to drag yourself away from
Rated 14 Aug 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
37th
A bit too obvious, although Kathleen Turner is terrific. Waters is better when he works closer to the fringe.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tmberrytmberry
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
37th
John Waters goodness. and Catheline Turner to boot
Rated 14 Aug 2007
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 14 Aug 2007
39
15th
Wasn't especially funny, and wasn't especially clever. After a while, becomes predictable, and the end is pretty whatever.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nayrb79Nayrb79
Rated 30 May 2007
50
36th
if i'm not mistaken she stabs someone with a fire poker and their liver gets stuck on the end of said poker its worth the rent if that scene is actually in this movie..
Rated 30 May 2007
alexpfunkalexp_funk
Rated 16 Apr 2007
79
71st
my mom rented this when i was a kid, it was kind of a frightening film when i was 8, i dont know how it would stand up today though
Rated 16 Apr 2007
stainStain
Rated 31 Mar 2007
100
95th
True to form for John Waters, revolting and wonderful. Completes the trilogy along with _Ed Wood_ and _Pulp Fiction_ of "1994 Masterpieces That Pay Homage To Bad Art"
Rated 31 Mar 2007
djrossdjross
Rated 20 Feb 2007
55
53rd
Score based on distant memory.
Rated 20 Feb 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 19 Feb 2007
50
35th
Good film.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 02 Jan 2007
71
47th
Mamãe é de morte estreava há 30 anos na Austrália. Nessa revisão me parece que é menos engraçado do que me lembrava, acho que faltou Divine no papel da mãe que daria um tom muito mais exagerada e engraçado. Box OP John Waters.
Rated 02 Jan 2007

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