Killer Mom
When 14 years old Allison loses her father in a plane crash, three years after her adoptive mother died, she is devastated. At the funeral, she is shocked to meet her real mom, Jessica. Little does she and her half sister Sydni know that Jessica has a nefarious plan in the works. And she will stop at nothing to control the 40 million dollars Allison is inheriting.
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Plot Summary
A teenage girl discovers disturbing secrets about her seemingly perfect mother after moving back in with her following her parents' divorce. As she uncovers a pattern of manipulation and potentially deadly behavior, she realizes her mother's affection may come at a dangerous price. The situation escalates, leading to a tense confrontation where survival becomes the only option.
Critical Reception
Killer Mom (2017) is a Lifetime television film that garnered a mixed reception. While some viewers appreciated its suspenseful elements and the performances of its lead actresses, critics often pointed to its predictable plotlines and reliance on common thriller tropes. It's generally viewed as a standard made-for-television movie within the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its suspenseful build-up and dramatic twists.
- Criticized for falling into predictable Lifetime movie conventions.
- Natasha Gregson Wagner's performance as the manipulative mother was often highlighted.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Killer Mom are scarce as it is a television film, but general sentiment for similar thrillers suggests viewers often enjoy the tension and familial drama, while sometimes finding the resolution to be unsurprising.
Fun Fact
While marketed as a horror film, 'Killer Mom' primarily functions as a psychological thriller with elements of suspense, typical of many made-for-television movies aimed at a dramatic audience.
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