Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf
Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf

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Me! I'm Afraid of Virginia Woolf

1978
Movie
66 min
English

A repressed night-school teacher, secretly homosexual, struggles to cope with his demanding, eccentric mother.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Frankie D. RyanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man, haunted by his overbearing and eccentric mother, struggles to assert his independence and find love. His life becomes a comedic and dramatic entanglement as he tries to navigate relationships while constantly comparing them to his mother's overbearing influence and his own deep-seated insecurities.

Critical Reception

This low-budget independent film received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its attempt at dark humor and character study, while others found its pacing uneven and its themes occasionally heavy-handed. Audience reception was generally lukewarm, with some appreciating its unconventional approach to family dynamics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky premise and performances, particularly from Geraldine Page.

  • Criticized for an occasionally meandering plot and a tone that struggled to balance comedy and drama.

  • Noted for its exploration of complex mother-son relationships, albeit in a sometimes melodramatic fashion.

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Fun Fact

Despite the title's reference to the famous play "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", this film is an original story and not an adaptation.

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