Mom and Dad (2017)

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

Director:

Brian Taylor

Writer:

Brian Taylor

Stars:

Nicolas Cage, Selma Blair, Anne Winters

1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicolas Cage	...	Brent
Selma Blair	...	Kendall
Anne Winters	...	Carly
Zackary Arthur	...	Josh
Robert T. Cunningham	...	Damon (as Robert Cunningham)
Olivia Crocicchia	...	Riley
Lance Henriksen	...	Mel
Marilyn Dodds Frank	...	Barbara
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

Something terrible is definitely happening in the a peaceful suburban community as, day by day, former caring parents mysteriously turn into ravenous carriers of an unfathomable pandemic that targets their offspring. Suddenly, like every son and daughter in the entire nation, teenage Carly and Josh Ryan must run for their lives, as the rage-filled murderous intent is as unstoppable as it is inexplicable. Before long, the Ryans' usual simmering familial tensions take on a completely different meaning. Kids, stop hiding. Mom and Dad love you so much.

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Plot Keywords:

high school | house | no ending | infanticide | husband wife relationship | 

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Taglines:

They brought you into this world. Now, they'll take you out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

The standardized-testing scene was shot at DeSales High School in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

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

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Connections

References The Shining (1980)

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Soundtracks

Hokey Pokey
Written by Taft Baker, Charles Macak and Larry LaPrise
Performed by Nicolas Cage

User Reviews

Not the perfect movie you're looking for,, but it's really nice, thrilling and somehow funny :D

So when i saw the trailer, and Nicolas Cage in there i kinda had a bit of hesitation , because lately he had some really weird mediocre roles ,, but i think this is different ,, the idea of the movie is fresh and genuine and it build up to an easily followable plot.

The script is not as strong as ever , but it was as i said tight and organised and somewhat quick which leveled up the thrill ,, and not forgetting the sense of humor and the "kids we love you but sometimes we wanna kill you" it just gave the whole movie a new perspective.

The casting was good, Nicolas Cage was so engaging and tense, same for Selma Blair and the kids.

Final thought,, even though it's not the high-budget movie you're looking for, the movie was really nice, so it is definitely recommended.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English Chinese

Release Date:

9 March 2018 (UK)

Also Known As:

Mom and Dad

Filming Locations:

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$7,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$165,962

Company Credits

Production Co:

Armory Films, Dovecheck Productions, Ingenious

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1