Serial Mom (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Serial Mom is a 1994 comedy thriller starring Matthew Lillard, Sam Waterston and Kathleen Turner. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $7.8 million worldwide on a $13 million budget. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Savoy Pictures
- Budget
- $13M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Serial Mom About?
The premise of Serial Mom without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seemingly ordinary Baltimore homemaker leads a double life as a ruthless serial killer. When her violent acts begin to draw unwanted attention, she finds herself unexpectedly in the public eye. Balancing her suburban existence with her murderous spree, she navigates a bizarre situation that is both captivating and unsettling for those who learn her secret.
Serial Mom Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- serial killer
- dysfunctional family
- serial killer as protagonist
- multiple killing
- based on supposedly true story
- middle class family
- small town psychopath
- perfectionist
- perfectionism
- roast chicken
- revenge killing
- obsessive compulsive disorder
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- revenge killing spree
- antagonist as protagonist
- telephone terror
- characters killed one by one
- psycho thriller
- killing spree
- murder spree
- psychotic
- psycho next door
- revenge
- panic
- nosy neighbor
- female serial killer
- cult film
- double life
- crime spree
- satire
- independent film
- parody
- murder trial
- split personality
- family relationships
- female assassin
- horror fan
- watching horror movie on tv
- sadistic woman
- perverse
- blonde woman
- calling someone a pussy
- hypocrisy
- suburban family
- suburban neighborhood
- small town
- killing a fly
- female orgasm
- orgasm
- moaning woman
- woman moaning
Serial Mom Cast
Matthew Lillard leads the cast, with Sam Waterston and Kathleen Turner.
Also Starring in Serial Mom
· 6 moreSerial Mom Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Serial Mom 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.0
See on Metacritic
Serial Mom Plot Summary
What happens in Serial Mom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the seemingly tranquil suburb of Towson, Maryland, resides Beverly Sutphin, a dedicated dentist’s wife and mother to her two teenage children, Misty and Chip. However, hidden beneath her ordinary appearance is a chilling secret: Beverly is a serial killer driven by the desire to eliminate anyone who dares to wrong her, even in the most minor ways. Meanwhile, her husband Eugene remains blissfully unaware of his wife’s diabolical activities as they go about their daily lives.
Full summary
The whole story of Serial Mom, scene by scene
Serial Mom Box Office & Budget
Serial Mom grossed $7.8 million worldwide on a $13 million budget, 60% of what it cost. $7.8 million came from the US and Canada and $2,749 (0%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.8M
60% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $7.8M
- International
- $2.7K
- Budget
- $13M
Serial Mom Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip Serial Mom (1994) - Clip 1: The Fire Poker (HD)
- Clip Serial Mom (1994) - Clip 2: Tomorrow (HD)
- Clip Serial Mom | Every One of Beverly Sutphin's Kills
- Clip "You Can't Wear White Shoes After Labor Day" (Courtroom Trial)
How Well Do You Know Serial Mom?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Beverly Sutphin's secret identity?
Cars in Serial Mom
31 cars on screen, including the 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity and the 1967 Pontiac LeMans.
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1990 Chevrolet Celebrity Main role -
1967 Pontiac LeMans Main role -
1990 Chevrolet Lumina Important role -
1979 Dodge Dodge Van Important role
Serial Mom Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Ten cuidado con mamá” and “Annem Bir Katil”.
- Also known as
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- Ten cuidado con mamá
- Annem Bir Katil
- Massemor
- 疯狂杀手俏妈咪
- 实听拉的母亲
- Serial Mom – Warum läßt Mama das Morden nicht?
- Mamãe É de Morte
- Mãe-Galinha
- W czym mamy problem?
- La signora ammazzatutti
- Maman ne se laisse pas marcher sur les pieds
- Mamá es una Asesina
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- Los Asesinatos de Mamá
- Мамочка-маньячка-убийца
- Мамочка — убийца-маньячка
- Мама, серијски убица
- Mama brez milosti
- Belalı Anne
- Серійна мамця
- Mama ucigasa
- Mamytė žudikė
- Eema Sidratit
- Η μαμά παραμονεύει στο σκοτάδι
- I mama paramonevei sto skotadi
- Serial Mom - Warum lässt Mama das Morden nicht?
- Masse-mor
- Serial mother
- Mãe Galinha
- Мамочка-маньячка
- 杀心慈母
- אמא סדרתית
- Titkos gyilkos mama
- Серийна майка
- Mama serijski ubica
- 시리얼 맘
- Šest vražd stačí, maminko!
- Šesť vrážd stačí, mamička
- シリアル・ママ
- Ненька-маніячка
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Serial Mom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Serial Mom, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Serial Mom?
Serial Mom runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Serial Mom released?
Serial Mom was released on April 13, 1994.
Who is in the cast of Serial Mom?
Serial Mom stars Matthew Lillard, Sam Waterston and Kathleen Turner, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Serial Mom make at the box office?
Serial Mom grossed $7.8 million worldwide ($7.8 million domestic, $2,749 international) on a budget of $13 million.
How is Serial Mom rated?
Serial Mom has 6.8/10 on IMDb and 64 on Metacritic.
Does Serial Mom have a post-credit scene?
No. Serial Mom has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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