Mom and Dad (2017)

A teenage girl and her little brother must survive a wild 24 hours during which a mass hysteria of unknown origins causes parents to turn violently on their own kids.

Director:

Brian Taylor

Writer:

Brian Taylor

Stars:

Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair, Anne Winters

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage	...	Brent Ryan
Selma Blair	...	Kendall Ryan
Anne Winters	...	Carly Ryan
Zackary Arthur	...	Josh Ryan
Robert T. Cunningham	...	Damon Hall (as Robert Cunningham)
Olivia Crocicchia	...	Riley
Lance Henriksen	...	Mel Ryan
Marilyn Dodds Frank	...	Barbara Ryan
Samantha Lemole	...	Jenna
Joseph D. Reitman	...	Homeroom Teacher
Rachel Melvin	...	Jeanne
Bobby Richards	...	Dan
Sharon Gee	...	Sun-Yi
Edwin Lee Gibson	...	Mr. Hall
Brionne Davis	...	Tanner

Storyline

There's definitely something terrible going on in the peaceful suburban community, as, one after the other, otherwise loving and caring parents mysteriously turn into ravenous carriers of an unfathomable pandemic that targets their offspring. Suddenly, every son and daughter--not only in the neighbourhood but also in the entire region--have to run for their lives, as the rage-filled murderous intent is simply as unstoppable as it is inexplicable. Of course, Brent and Kendall's teenage children are no exception, and before long, the simmering but usual familial tensions will take a completely different meaning. Kids, stop hiding. Mum and Dad love you so much.

---

Plot Keywords:

blood | high school | murder | house | suburban neighborhood | 

---

Taglines:

They brought you into this world. They can take you out.

---

Genres:

Horror | Thriller

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for disturbing horror violence, language throughout, some sexual content/nudity and teen drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 January 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cuidado com a Mamã e o Papá

Filming Locations:

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Armory Films, Zeal Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

First premiere was at Toronto Film Festival at 11:59 p.m. on 9 September 2017.

---

Goofs

The missile pop the boy is eating keeps changing size. The red portion, in particular, gets bigger and smaller. It's completely gone at one point and then returns.

---

Quotes

Brent Ryan: It's a Sawzall. That means it saws ALL!

---

Connections

Featured in Conan: Anderson Cooper/Selma Blair/Grizzly Bear (2018)

---

Soundtracks

Anytown
Performed by Reagan Youth

User Reviews

Soooo good!

This movie was strangely therapeutic for someone. If you hate your kids or don't understand your parents this movie is for you.

Nicolas Cage is at his best here as a dad going through a mid-life crisis just when some strange outbreak of savagery has every parent trying to kill there offspring like hamsters eating their young.

Selma Blair gives an equally excellent performance as a Mom trying to bond with a daughter she use to be close to before she became a teenager.

And Last but not least is Lance Henriksen as grandpa Vietnam vet, the cherry on top of this crazy sundae.

It's a bizarre horror-styled film that just keeps getting more berserk as the film goes on. The filmmakers must all have children, as it captures perfectly the frustration that comes with giving up your life for someone else and not fully realizing it until there is nothing to do to change it.

Love the style of the movie too. The music composed for the film is really excellent. Not to mention I love the way the camera moves around the actors.

Also loved how natural Mom and Dad made the killing of your spawns. Overall, this movie does it for me and I highly recommend.