Review of Mommie Dearest (1981) by Marsha C — 04 Jul 2007

Rediculously over the top, but fun in a campy, so-bad-its-good sort of way.

This review of Mommie Dearest (1981) was written by Marsha C on 04 Jul 2007.

Mommie Dearest has generally received positive reviews.

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