Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?

College student "Kev" is dating a seemingly perfect man named Charlie, who is charming, handsome, and attentive. However, as their relationship progresses, Charlie begins to display increasingly controlling and violent behavior. Kev's mother grows suspicious of Charlie, fearing for her daughter's safety, and starts investigating his past, uncovering a dark secret that puts them all in grave danger.

The 1996 version of 'Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?' is primarily remembered as a campy, made-for-television horror film that gained a cult following for its over-the-top elements and surprisingly dark themes. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it has since been re-evaluated for its memorable performances and its embrace of genre tropes. The subsequent remake in 2016, starring James Franco, garnered more attention for its meta-commentary and stylistic choices.

• Often cited for its melodramatic and campy tone.
• Praised for Tori Spelling's performance as a woman in peril.
• Considered a quintessential example of late 90s made-for-TV thrillers.

Google audience: Information on Google user ratings for the 1996 version is not readily available, but the film is generally discussed within cult film communities.

The film was remade in 2016 with James Franco as the director and a meta-commentary approach, starring Amber Heard and Franco himself in a vastly different take on the story.