Serial Mom

Serial Mom has become a cult classic since its release in 1994, and with the recent re-release on Blu-ray, it’s never been easier to enjoy Kathleen Turner‘s performance as the suburban mom gone wild. Director John Waters brings his signature style of dark humour to this classic black comedy, making Serial Mom an experience like no other.

The movie follows Beverly Sutphin (Turner), a seemingly normal housewife living in Baltimore with her husband Eugene (Sam Waterston) and two children, Misty and Chip. But underneath her perfect exterior lies something far more sinister – a serial killer who dispatches anyone she perceives as a threat to her family or their way of life. With her own twisted set of morals, Beverly goes on a killing spree that leaves the local neighbourhood terrified.

The performances from the cast are excellent; Turner is brilliant as the kooky yet terrifying matriarch, while Sam Waterston adds some much needed comic relief as Beverly’s long-suffering husband. Supporting performances from Matthew Lillard, Mink Stole, Ricki Lake and Traci Lords round out an incredibly talented ensemble cast.

The Blu-ray release of Serial Mom includes both the theatrical and extended cuts of the film, along with a host of special features including audio commentaries, interviews and featurettes. The picture quality is top-notch and makes this one of the best releases of John Waters’ work ever released on home video.

Overall, Serial Mom is an entertaining movie that still holds up after all these years. Whether you’re a fan of John Waters or just looking for something quirky and offbeat, this is definitely worth checking out.