Mom and Dad

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

2018 1h 26m EN

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 1,109

ComedyHorrorThriller

Synopsis

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In a suburban community, moms and dads, one after the other, mysteriously feel the irresistible impulse to attack and kill their own offspring.

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

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Cast

Nicolas Cage
Brent Ryan
Selma Blair
Kendall Ryan
Anne Winters
Carly Ryan
Zackary Arthur
Joshua Ryan
Robert T. Cunningham
Damon Hall
Olivia Crocicchia
Riley
Lance Henriksen
Mel Ryan
Marilyn Dodds Frank
Barbara Ryan

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Brian Taylor
Writers: Brian Taylor
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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86 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Brian Taylor, shot by Daniel Pearl. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mr. Bill. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Fernando Villena shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair and Anne Winters carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "They brought you into this world. They can take you out.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Brian Taylor directs. Daniel Pearl behind the camera. Mr. Bill scores. Fernando Villena cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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186 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
4Directed by Brian Taylor, shot by Daniel Pearl. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Mr. Bill. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Fernando Villena shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Nicolas Cage and Selma Blair and Anne Winters carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "They brought you into this world. They can take you out.".
9IMDB entry: tt5462326 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 11 themes, including "husband wife relationship", "sibling relationship", "parents", "mass hysteria".
11Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Daniel Pearl
Original score: Mr. Bill
Editing: Fernando Villena
Production design: James Wise
Costume design: Gina Ruiz
Makeup / hair: Andrea Ahl
VFX supervisor: Connor Meechan
Sound: John W. Frost
Stunt coordinator: Glenn Foster
Runtime: 86 min · 1h 26m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $169,209
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Mom and Dad (2018)

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Gimly2018-01-31
★ 5/10
It's dumb as Hell and probably only got created to facilitate Nic Cage meeting his freakout quota and also what was that ending? But shit, I've had way worse times with a movie. Probably less cathartic to someone who actually likes children or has a healthy relationship with their parents, but for me and mine? Mom and Dad weren't half bad. Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you give it a go.
40w20002018-02-23
★ 5/10
The movie presents a fun and interesting idea of parents trying to kill their kids and reminded me of the excellent Masters of Horror episode 'The Screwfly Solution'. Well, it was a fun idea until the movie just ended with absolutely no resolution at all. No proper ending, no answers, nothing at all. Just the credits half way through the story. I felt like I'd just wasted the last 80 or so minutes of my life. I can't recommend half a movie and I'll give it half a score. 2.5 out of 5. Don't waste your time.
larz92018-04-13
★ 1/10
I am seriously no longer watching any more films with Nic Cage in them. Between this and his other recent release, "Looking Glass," I have absolutely had it with the crappiest of storylines, some of which may have had potential but have wound up having less than a D-grade quality to them. Honestly people, don't waste your time watching this movie which is totally devoid of any entertainment value.