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

John Waters named this film among his top 10 favorites released in 2018. Ironically, it shares a title with Mom and Dad (1945), a film that Waters has previously cited as having a huge impact on his aesthetics and career trajectory.

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Goofs

The hinge to the basement is on the parents' side, so they could have taken the door off its hinges to get to their kids.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Brent Ryan: But sometimes, we just want to...
Brent Ryan: [singing as he destroys his pool table] Oh yeah you put your right foot in, you put your right foot out... you do the hokey pokey and you fuck shit up!

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Connections

References Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2014)

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Soundtracks

It Must Have Been Love
Written by Per Gessle (as Per Hakan Gessle)
Performed by Roxette

User Reviews

An instant cult favorite

Went knowing pretty much nothing and was surprised at how much fun I've had. I enjoyed Taylor's other energetic and crazy romp, "adrenaline" but i think this one actually smarter and the stylish and creative use os audio and editing striked me as better crafted. I'm not surprised it scored low, it's not for everyone but i can see it gathering a fanbase over the years, it offers zero explanations and it doesn't need to, it's satire, laughed my arse out at certain parts, Nicholas Cage seem to have found his place in this alternative horror flicks, like in "Mandy" his over the top antics feel right, and there's even some heart as well!.

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