Serial Mom
1994
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Synopsis
Beverly is the perfect happy homemaker, along with her doting husband and two children, but this nuclear family just might explode when her fascination with serial killers collides with her ever-so-proper code of ethics.
Serial Mom (1994) is a 1h 34min comedy feature film by John Waters. Beverly is the perfect happy homemaker, along with her doting husband and two children, but this nuclear family just...
Key facts
Cast
Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Matthew Lillard, Scott Morgan, Walt MacPherson, Justin Whalin, Patricia Dunnock
Original language
English
First release
April 13, 1994 (Canada)
Home video distributors
HBO Savoy Video (United States), CNR Film & Video (Belgium)
Setting
Baltimore
Filming locations
Baltimore
Crew
Screenplay
John Waters
Producer
John Fiedler, Mark Tarlov
Cinematography
Robert M. Stevens
Editing
Erica Huggins, Janice Hampton
Music
Basil Poledouris
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival 2023 - Female Trouble
- Fribourg International Film Festival 2021 generic
- Locarno International Film Festival 2019 generic
- Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema 2018 generic
- Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival 2017 generic - Terrible Women: Monsters and Villainess
- Cannes Film Festival 1994 generic
Titles
| Original title | Serial Mom | |
| Alternate title | Serial Mother |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | HBO Savoy Video (cat. no. 90980) | 1994, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | CNR Film & Video (cat. no. 75822) | 1995, Belgium |
Soundtracks
| CD | Serial Mom - Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Basil Poledouris (1994) | 3 releases, 1994-1995: MCA Records |
| CD | Serial Mom (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Basil Poledouris (1994) | 1 release, 1994: MCA |
| Cassette | Serial Mom - Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Basil Poledouris (1994) | 2 releases, 1994: MCA Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | April 13, 1994 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 13, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Germany | May 19, 1994 |
| Theatrical | France | May 25, 1994 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | June 10, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Poland | July 7, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 28, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | September 9, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | September 30, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | September 30, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | November 18, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 25, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 2, 1994 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 6, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | January 20, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Spain | June 2, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | December 14, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | September 16, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 22, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1994 90980 |
| Home video VHS | Belgium | 1995 75822 |
| Home video | Mexico | May 6, 2008 |
| Home video | Greece | June 27, 2013 |
Full credits
| Director | John Waters |
| Cast | Kathleen Turner (Beverly Sutphin), Sam Waterston (Eugene Sutphin), Ricki Lake (Misty Sutphin), Matthew Lillard (Chip Sutphin), Scott Morgan (Detective Pike), Walt MacPherson (Detective Gracey), Justin Whalin (Scotty), Patricia Dunnock (Birdie), Lonnie Horsey (Carl), Mink Stole (Dottie Hinkle), Mary Jo Catlett (Rosemary Ackerman), John Badila (Mr. Stubbins), Kathy Fannon (Betty Sterner), Doug Roberts (Ralph Sterner), Traci Lords (Carl's Date), Tim Caggiano (Marvin Pickles), Jeff Mandon (Howell Hawkins), Colgate Salsbury (Father Boyce), Patsy Grady Abrams (Mrs. Jenson), Richard Pilcher (Herbie Hebden), Beau James (Timothy Nazlerod), Stan Brandorff (Judge), Kim Swann (Luann Hodges), Suzanne Somers (Suzanne Somers), Bus Howard (Gus), Alan J. Wendl (Sloppy), Patricia Hearst (Juror #8), Nancy Robinette (Jury Forewoman), Peter Bucossi (Rookie Cop), Loretto McNally (Policewoman), Wilfred E. Williams (Press A), Joshua L. Shoemaker (Court TV Reporter), Rosemary Knower (Court Groupie A), Susan Lowe (Court Groupie B), John Calvin Doyle (Carl's Brother), Mary Vivian Pearce (Book Buyer), Brigid Berlin (Mean Lady), Jordan Brown (Police Officer), Anthony 'Chip' Brienza (Vendor), Jeffrey Pratt Gordon (Flea Market Boy), Shelbi Clarke (Flea Market Girl), Nat Benchley (Macho Man), Kyf Brewer (Dealer), Teresa R. Pete (Baby's Mother), Zachary S. Pete (Church Baby), Richard Pelzman (Doorman), Chad Bankerd (Kid A), Johnny Alonso (Kid B), Robert Roser (Kid C), Mike Offenheiser (Joe Flowers), Lee Hunsaker (Girl), Michael S. Walter (Burglar A), Mojo Gentry (Burglar B), Gwendolyn Briley-Strand (Mrs. Taplotter), Jennifer Mendenhall (Reporter), Joan Rivers (Joan Rivers), Catherine Anne Hayes (TV Serial Hag), Susan Duvall (Lady C), Valerie Yarborough (Press), Jordan Young (Kid), Jennifer Finch (Camel Lips), Suzi Gardner (Camel Lips), Demetra Plakas (Camel Lips), Donita Sparks (Camel Lips), John A. Schneider (Husband A), Lyrica Montague (Court Clerk), Bess Armstrong (Eugene Sutphin's Nurse (uncredited)), Greg Coale (Birdie's Father (uncredited)), Kim McGuire (Stage Diver (uncredited)), John Poague (Cop (uncredited)), Al Sotto (Club Kid (uncredited)), John Waters (Ted Bundy (voice) (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | John Waters |
| Producer | John Fiedler, Mark Tarlov |
| Executive producer | Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr. |
| Cinematography | Robert M. Stevens |
| Editing | Erica Huggins, Janice Hampton |
| Music | Basil Poledouris |
| Production design | Vincent Peranio |
| Costumes | Van Smith |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
