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Serial Mom is a 1994 film directed by John Waters, starring Kathleen Turner as the title character and Sam Waterston as her husband. Despite statements to the contrary in the movie, the story is completely fictional. Patty Hearst, Suzanne Somers, Traci Lords and Brigid Berlin make cameo appearances.

Movies by Waters' creative influences, including Russ Meyer, Otto Preminger, William Castle, and Herschell Gordon Lewis, are seen playing on TV sets.

Plot summary

Beverly (played by Turner) is the perfect mother and wife with a seemingly perfect life. She is married to a successful dentist, has two children, and a nice home in the Baltimore suburbs. However, her son's teacher angers her to the point where she decides to run him over with her car. This starts a series of murders, where the weapons range from air conditioners to legs of lamb!

Tagline: Every mom wants to be wanted, but not for murder one!.

Cast

Kathleen Turner
— Beverly Sutphin
Ricki Lake
— Misty Sutphin
Sam Waterson — Eugene Sutphin
Matthew Lillard
— Chip Sutphin
Mink Stole
— Dotty Hinkle
Mary Jo Catlett
— Rosemary Ackerman
Patty Hearst
— Juror #8
Suzanne Somers
— Herself

Reaction

Mixed reviews resulted in a poor box office showing, as the $13 million dollar movie only amassed $8 million in domestic box office sales.

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