Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Ashley L — 16 Aug 2007

A hard movie to watch. Joan Crawford was such a monster to her children - she should've been cast from Hollywood. Faye Dunaway does a great performance.

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Ashley L on 16 Aug 2007.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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