Serial Mother / Savoy Photos
Serial Mother / Savoy Photos
I believe it’s protected to say that all of us love Matthew Lillard, proper? It might’t be simply me. Whether or not you fell for him because the loveable Cereal Killer towering over the remainder of the cybernerds in Hackers, the sweater-wearing teen with killer one-liners in Scream, or the very best factor in regards to the live-action Scooby-Doo films, there’s probably a minimum of just a few of Matthew Lillard’s roles that provide the heart-eyes. Nicely, there could also be one that you just’ve by no means even heard of earlier than, and it occurs to be his first ever function movie position.
Think about a world wherein your mother, who looks like an image excellent model of the traditional housewife and stay-at-home mother, is definitely a vicious serial killer. That’s the fact that Matthew Lillard’s character, Chip, has to deal with in John Waters’ 1994 movie Serial Mother. He simply desires to be a traditional teen boy along with his floppy ’90s hair that will match proper in with younger males in 2024. Alas, his mother has a pastime that nobody in her life is aware of about: A penchant for revenge with a goal on the backs of annoying folks of their neighborhood.
It’s not the gritty thriller you’d count on from that synopsis, although. It’s shiny, colourful, and hilarious–typically uncomfortably so. In case you’ve seen a few of John Waters films from that period, like Cry-Child (1990) or the unique Hairspray (1988), you then might need a good suggestion what you’re in for. And, after watching it, you’ll most likely by no means have a look at pussy willows–the cool plant with the fluffy little buds–the identical manner once more.
In case you’re a Matthew Lillard stan who desires to observe every thing in his intensive filmography, you may’t miss this 1994 gem. Watch Serial Mother on Netflix.