MOTHER’S DAY (1980) – Episode 261 – Decades Of Horror 1980s

“You get what you deserve in them Deep Barons, you lez-beans! You won’t be causing no one no trouble no more!” Really? That’s all you got? Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they celebrate one of their favorite holidays Troma-style with Mother’s Day (1980).

Decades of Horror 1980s
Episode 261 – Mother’s Day (1980)

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Two brothers kidnap and brutalize three women for the pleasure of their demented mother.

• Directed by: Charles Kaufman
• Writing Credits: Charles Kaufman, Warren Leight
• Produced by:
  • Alexander Beck (executive producer)
  • Michael Herz (associate producer)
  • Charles Kaufman (producer)
  • Lloyd Kaufman (associate producer}
  • Michael Kravitz (producer)
• Cinematography by: Joseph Mangine
• Editing by: Daniel Loewenthal
• Production Design by: Susan Kaufman
• Art Direction by: Sandy Hamilton
• Assistant Art Director: Rex Piano
• Costume Design by: Ellen Lutter
• Special Makeup Effects by: Josie Caruso, Rob E. Holland
• Selected Cast:
  • Nancy Hendrickson as Abbey
  • Deborah Luce as Jackie
  • Tiana Pierce as Trina
  • Gary Pollard as Ike (credited as Holden McGuire)
  • Michael McCleery as Addley (credited as Billy Ray McQuade)
  • Beatrice Pons as Mother (credited as Rose Ross)
  • Robert Collins as Ernie
  • Peter Fox as The ‘Dobber’ (credited as Karl Sandys)
  • Luisa Marsella as Terry (credited as Marsella Davidson)
  • Kevin Lowe as Ted
  • Scott Lucas as Storekeeper
  • Ed Battle as Doorman
  • Robert Carnegie as Tex
  • Stanley Kaufman as Older Man at Pool Party

Mother’s Day, directed by Charles Kaufman and featuring an admirable performance from Beatrice Pons as “Mother,” looks far better than it deserves to look. Except for Pons and cinematographer Joseph Mangine, Mother’s Day features a group of relative novices, and yet, the acting, story, and humor propel this film from beginning to end, even though it’s a bit tough to watch in places. Hey! The three lead victims of Mother’s clan even have story arcs! Eli Roth’s favorite movie can’t be all bad, can it?

At the time of this writing, Mother’s Day is available to stream from Shudder, Tubi, PlutoTV, and several PPV sources. The movie is available on physical media from Vinegar Syndrome in a 2-disc Region Free Set: 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray.

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Jeff, will be Roadgames (1981), directed by Richard Franklin (Patrick, Psycho II) and starring Stacy Keach and Jamie Lee Curtis. Get ready for some Ozploitation!

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