Mother's Day (1980 film)
1980 American rape and revenge slasher film by Charles Kaufman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mother's Day is a 1980 American rape and revenge slasher film directed, co-written and produced by Charles Kaufman, brother of Troma Entertainment co-founder Lloyd Kaufman (who acted as an associate producer of the film). The plot focuses on three women on a camping excursion who fall victim to two deranged, murderous young men and their unhinged mother. The film contains elements of the satire, thriller and slasher genres.
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Directed by | Charles Kaufman |
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Cinematography | Joseph Mangine |
Edited by | Daniel Loewenthal |
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Distributed by | United Film Distribution Company |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $115,000 |
Upon its release, Mother's Day received criticism for its depiction of violence and rape, and was banned in the United Kingdom by the British Board of Film Classification. While not a success during its release and receiving a negative reception from critics, the film has since developed a cult following. It has also been subject to critical analysis from film scholars for its subtextual commentary on consumerism and the proliferation of television in popular culture. A loose remake of the same name was released in 2010.