Ed and His Dead Mother (1993)

User Rating:

5.6/10   

Director:

Jonathan Wacks

Writer (WGA):

Chuck Hughes (written by)

Genre:

Horror | Comedy

Tagline:

A family reunion with some minor complications.

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Chainsaw | Mother Son Relationship | Uncle Nephew Relationship | Macabre

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Eric Christmas	...	Mr. Abner
Steve Buscemi	...	Ed Chilton
Harper Roisman	...	Judge Fearson
Sam Jenkins	...	Storm Reynolds
Ned Beatty	...	Uncle Benny
Gary Farmer	...	Big Lar
Robert Harvey	...	Mr. Anderson
John Glover	...	A.J. Pattle
Miriam Margolyes	...	Mabel Chilton
Jon Gries	...	Rob Sundheimer
Dawn Hudson	...	Telemarketer
Eric Poppick	...	Sam Halibut
Rance Howard	...	Rev. Praxton
Warren Munson	...	Uncle Bill
Carol Schlanger	...	Aunt Sophie

Also Known As:

Bon Appetit, Mama (UK)
Motherhood (UK) (video title)

Runtime:

93 min | Germany:86 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Iceland:12 | Australia:M | UK:15 | Argentina:13 | Germany:16 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

South Pasadena, California, USA

Company:

Incorporated Television Company (ITC)

Goofs:

Continuity: Ed's mother's glasses as she jumps the fence.

Quotes:

Rev. Praxton: Ed, I like to grease the highboard better than anyone and if it was just four or five guys, I'd have no problem with that, but when I come home and find her doing the two-back beast with the entire church council, well by God, that's going too far - especially since half the council is women! That's when I take a stand. That's when I'm counted as a man! That's when I throw my balls up over my shoulder and charge into the fire!

Movie Connections:

References Psycho (1960)

Soundtrack:

Hot Seat

A Movie well done!

While I was flipping through the channels one day I happened upon Ed and His Dead Mother. Seeing as how it had Steve Buscemi in it I had to watch it. THANK GOD! This movie is great! Ned Beatty is absolutely hysterical in it. The way he delivers some of his one liners, is enough to make you laugh till you cry. I had the pleasure of watching this movie with absolutely no expectations, and I'm glad. If you just want to sit down and watch a really funny, and definitely original movie, I highly recommend this one!