Mommy

By Max Allan Collins

Book Overview

As violence and death erupt around her, young Jessica Ann begins to suspect that her loving mother will do anything - even murder - to keep her daughter at the top of her class.She's pretty, she's... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084394322X
• ISBN13: 9780843943221
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Leisure Books
• Length: 265 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Patty McCormack heads a dream cast in "Mommy"

Patty McCormack proves that she is an outstanding and extremely versatile actress. Those who have only seen her in "The Bad Seed" and in more recent years as the docile housewife on "The Ropers" are in for a great surprise and a treat as they watch this film and it's sequel. She excels in the lead role of "Mommy". What a supporting cast she has to play opposite her!! The legendary Mickey Spillane in a rare acting role as her attorney!! Scream queen Brinke Stevens as her half-sister!! Jason Miller (Father Karras from "The Exorcist") as the police detective investigating the sinister goings-on and Majel ("Star Trek"'s Nurse Christine Chapel) Barrett as an unfortunate schoolteacher. The film also has a very wicked sense of humor and could certainly be considered as a very black comedy much more than as a horror film. It benefits tremendously from it's use of on-location filming and authentic details such as the inclusion of actual local businesses in writer/executive producer/director Max Allan Collins's hometown of Muscatine, Iowa. It is a real pity that it was never even considered for a theatrical release, but was primarily made for the home video/cable markets. The film makes great use of it's low-budget and exceptionally talented cast and very rarely has the look or feel of a low-budget film. Kudos to both Max Allan Collins and Patty McCormack as they combined their exceptional talents to make this film and it's equally good (and maybe even better!!) sequel true classics. Don't miss either one of them!!

Mommy loves you to death, truly

Yes, never let her tuck you in because you might never wake up in the morning! This audio production had me on the edge of my seat since tape one started rolling. "Mommy" is a suspense filled story about a loving mother who shall we say, wants nothing more then to do whats right for her daughter not to mention for herself. The story begins with an innocent visit to Jessica Anne's school by her devoted mother. As soon as mommy meets up with Jessica Anne's teacher and has a slight disagreement with her, the horror begins and doesn't stop till the very end. This is a story of motherly love, a daughter's affection and about the special bond between a mother and daughter, even though at times such a bond can take on dark connotations. After all, there is nothing a mother wouldn't do for a daughter such as Jessica Anne. Listening to this production one thinks of another special mommy who caused a lot of campers to retire rather early shall we say; indeed if that mommy and this mommy got together for tea, well what a truly horrifying scene that would be. Sunset productions did a great job with this story; the reader was good and gave the right amount of tention and suspense where it was needed. in addition the music and sound effects which are heard along with the reader make this production one you will want to listen over and over again, but do not let mommy catch you reading in the middle of the night, it can prove to be deadly.

Plesantly Suprised!

It's great to see Patty McCormick back in her most unforgetable role, the little girl from The Bad Seed! I rented this movie not knowing what to expect from Collins and now I can't wait for his next movie! Rent it or buy it but you've got to see it!

Good for suspense and mystery lovers!

I recently rented this video from the local Blockbuster and I was impressed! This was the movie that showed me you can make a decent, quality movie on video. Director Max Allan Collins (famous for his novels and Dick Tracy Cartoon strip) does a bang up job with such limited resources, and Patty McCormack is wonderful as the deranged, psychopathic mother. Watch this!