Review of Mother's Day (1980) by Sleez B — 23 Nov 2011

Ah Mother's Day, having a hard time deciding what to get for Mothers Day? Well, Charles and Lloyd Kaufman have the answer in this gory and violent flick. The title is funny even though Mothers Day is never mentioned.

The film has three girls going off to the woods to celebrate their friendship from college, but they soon encounter two hicks that abduct them. The girls are tied up and then tortured all for the amusement of the hickâ??s mother.

If you have ever seen this scenario, you will obviously know what is in store for the young girls. Mothers Day has been slumped together as another film that hates woman. I would have to disagree because the film is actually satires those types of films.

Well, at least it tries. It is a little too broad and colorful to be seen as a satire although the film winks at us with advertisements, product placement, poster, and television. I did not think it explained the satire well enough to be genuine.

However, it does a great job at being sleazy. There are few funny jokes here and there, but what really surprised me was the effective set up. Well, after the decapitation, the film is very nicely set up as we are introduced to the characters.

I enjoyed this and some of the films element especially when the girls get their revenge. For some odd reason, I actually found it sexy when the girls get their revenge. Hmm, I am starting to feel a little bit self conscious, ha-ha.

Mothers Day mixes Psycho with Friday the 13th and I Spit on Your Grave, so if you are looking for a really bloody and sleazy time, Mothers Day is for you. Warning: do not give this film to your mother.

It is Fathers Day and I want my cake.