If you know anything about horror films you have seen the 1980 Troma cult classic exploitation slasher film Mother’s Day directed by Charles Kaufman.  Yes, Charles is Lloyd Kaufman’s brother.  If you haven’t seen this film, please take a moment to check out the trailer.

You may also know that there is a remake in the works with Darren Lynn Bousman directing this film.  Darren directed the Saw series and REPO! The Genetic Opera. 

The orginial Troma film had a budget of $150,000. This film has a large cult following and believe it or not the orginial Mother’s Day is still banned in the UK.

Here is the new plot-

After a bank robbery gone wrong, three brothers head for home…only to discover that their mother lost the house in a foreclosure. The new owners and their guests, gathered for an ill-timed birthday party, become the brothers’ unwitting hostages. Their mother and sister arrive, and it soon becomes obvious that Mother will do absolutely anything to protect her children. In one terrifying evening, Mother brilliantly takes control of the situation and masterminds her sons’ escape. Sides will be taken, secrets revealed, and sins punished as the hostages struggle to make it through the night.

See larger image Mother's Day (DVD) Director: Charles Kaufman Starring: Tiana Pierce, Nancy Hendrickson, Deborah Luce, Frederick Coffin, Michael McCleery Rating: Unrated List Price: $19.95 USD New From: $97.36 In Stock Used from: $36.99 In Stock Release date October 31, 2000.