Terror in the Family (TV 1996)

Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten wants the same freedom every teenager craves. But when she can't have her way, her rebellious temperament erupts in violence. Her parents, Stephanie and Todd, ... See full summary »

Director:

Gregory Goodell

Writer:

Gregory Goodell

Stars:

Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Hilary Swank

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Joanna Kerns	...	Cynthia Marten
Dan Lauria	...	Todd Marten
Hilary Swank	...	Deena Marten
Kathleen Wilhoite	...	Judith
Andrew Kavovit	...	Garrett (as Andy Kavovit)
Adam Hendershott	...	Adam Marten
Nan Martin	...	Ivy
Beau Billingslea	...	Judge
Jeff Olsen	...	Mr. Pilney
Barta Heiner	...	Dist. Atty. Pearlman
Joey Miyashima	...	Attorney
Lynne Gale	...	Therapist
Margo Swena O'Very	...	Dr. Miller
Craig Clyde	...	Police Officer
Scott Wilkinson	...	Neighbor

Storyline

Fifteen-year-old Deena Marten wants the same freedom every teenager craves. But when she can't have her way, her rebellious temperament erupts in violence. Her parents, Stephanie and Todd, fear her new boyfriend, Garret, 17, is the cause. Distraught, Stephanie turns to alcohol, and Todd escapes in his work. They're unaware their Boy Scout son Adam, 13, sips from a vodka bottle hidden in his bedroom. And the problems in this dysfunctional family continue to worsen.

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Plot Keywords:

fear | violence | lonely hearts | physical abuse | piano | 

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Taglines:

Imagine, the child you love the most... becoming the person you fear the most.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 April 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Terror Em Família

Filming Locations:

Hall of Justice - 211 W. Temple Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hallmark Entertainment, Ruth Slawson Productions, Von Zerneck Sertner Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Is the perfect family just a dream?

Don't expect much from this depressing look a teenage girl(Hilary Swank)that terrorizes and tears apart her disjunctive family by inflicting physical and emotional injury. Directed and written by Gregory Goodell, this made-for-TV drama is hard to hold interest in. Joanna Kerns plays the alcoholic mother and Dan Luria is the indifferent father with incestuous issues. Young son Adam Hendershott also turns to alcohol with plans to runaway like his big sister. The court has Swank temporarily live with her aunt(Kathleen Wilhoite), who also has painful issues to deal with from childhood. Quite a mess and somewhat a drag. Not much fun to say the least.