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A DIRECTOR RESPONDS

Max Allan Collins | Muscatine, Iowa | 03/14/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I am the writer and director of this film and this rating is designed to expose the transparent campaign of a disgruntled, fired ex-coworker who has nothing better to do than try to sabotage my work by submitting anonymous one-star reviews about this feature and its sequel. Please note the other review by a "civilian," and know that the typical rating for this feature by national magazines and newspapers was three stars."

Plesantly Suprised!

Chris | Plymouth, MN | 03/15/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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!"

Patty McCormack heads a dream cast in "Mommy"

Max Allan Collins | 07/05/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"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!!"

Excellent Movie...How can the one star above be true?

Eric Hays | Chicago | 03/15/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Sounds like the person commenting above has a personal issue with someone in this movie. The ratings/review are supposed to be honest so that people can decide on whether to buy this movie not slam it unnecessarily......how sad to use this area in such a biased manner! This movie is a great entertainment value with an excellent storyline. It's worth the money in my opinion! The film brings together actors from the classic "The Bad Seed" and greats such as Mickey Spillane make guest appearances for a "chillingly good" movie!"