Ed and His Dead Mother
Ed and His Dead Mother

Ed and His Dead Mother

1993Movie93 minEnglish

A mourning son makes a deal to reanimate his one year dead mother, however things turn into an unexpected direction.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Jonathan WacksGenres: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Ed spends his days being smothered by his overbearing mother. When she unexpectedly dies, he sees it as an opportunity to finally live his own life. However, his mother's dying wish was to be cryogenically preserved and she is soon reanimated. Ed must now navigate a relationship with his mother, who is still as controlling as ever, but now with a taste for human flesh.

Critical Reception

Ed and His Dead Mother was met with a generally negative reception from critics and audiences alike. It is often cited as a B-movie with a bizarre premise that didn't quite deliver on its potential, despite a few notable performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • A quirky and dark comedy with a unique premise.
  • The film struggles to balance its horror and comedy elements effectively.
  • Notable for its eccentric cast and strange storyline.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unknown due to limited public data, but the film is often remembered for its unusual concept and cult following among those who appreciate offbeat horror-comedies.

Fun Fact

Steve Buscemi, who plays the film's titular character, later went on to achieve significant fame in both film and television, including roles in 'Reservoir Dogs', 'Pulp Fiction', and 'The Sopranos'.

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