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6.4/10
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An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge.An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge.An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge.
- Awards
- 4 wins & 2 nominations
Joshua Farrell
- Policeman
- (as Josh Hutchinson)
Christopher McDaniel
- Moving Man #1
- (as Chris McDaniel)
Steve Guilmette
- Flashback Shadow
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaCharles Casillo alleged that 'Charles Busch' had plagiarized his 1989 play "One Night Stand In A Lonely Hotel" and a temporary restraining order was issued ordering that he be given credit for the story and play. On 7 November 2003, a judge ruled that there were "no substantial similarities of protectible expression" between the play and the film and ordered that the injunction be removed, and that Busch be given sole credit for the film.
- GoofsMovie is set in 1967 but Angela sings the Blood, Sweat & Tears hit "Spinning Wheel" which was not released until 1969.
- Quotes
Edith Sussman: What kind of a crazy world is this? My father's dead and my mother's gigolo shows up ready for some hot action!
- Crazy creditsAfter the credits, there is silent black and white footage of Angela christening a ship.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Anatomy of a Scene: Die, Mommie, Die! (2003)
Featured review
Intentionally campy, but not requiring any weird taste in movies!
Why am I taking the time to review this movie? Because I loved it, practically every minute of it. Even now, I'm thinking about renting it again because this is the type of movie that you don't easily forget.
The plot of Die, Mommie, Die is straightforward: a washed-up singer is trapped in a bad marriage to a movie mogul who really doesn't love her. She decides to kill him so she can have a life and a real lover. That pretty much sums up the general plot.
The only criticism I have of this movie is that it should have tried to incorporate more songs, such as was done in the great Julie Andrews hit, "Victor Victoria". The one song in Die, Mommie, Die, "Why Not Me?" is repeated in several flashbacks. I don't know if the song is original, but it was perfect for this movie, and I wished there were more songs like this because it would have been a great soundtrack to buy.
This not a movie that would appeal only appeal to a small part of the movie-going public, but rather a great, campy movie that is full of fun. Perhaps the best compliment I can give this movie is that I wish I had seen it on the big screen. It would be well worth the $9.
Addendum: Almost four years have gone by since I reviewed this movie, but I have no indication if anyone has ever read this. So, if you stopped by, please leave your thumbs up or thumbs down.
The plot of Die, Mommie, Die is straightforward: a washed-up singer is trapped in a bad marriage to a movie mogul who really doesn't love her. She decides to kill him so she can have a life and a real lover. That pretty much sums up the general plot.
The only criticism I have of this movie is that it should have tried to incorporate more songs, such as was done in the great Julie Andrews hit, "Victor Victoria". The one song in Die, Mommie, Die, "Why Not Me?" is repeated in several flashbacks. I don't know if the song is original, but it was perfect for this movie, and I wished there were more songs like this because it would have been a great soundtrack to buy.
This not a movie that would appeal only appeal to a small part of the movie-going public, but rather a great, campy movie that is full of fun. Perhaps the best compliment I can give this movie is that I wish I had seen it on the big screen. It would be well worth the $9.
Addendum: Almost four years have gone by since I reviewed this movie, but I have no indication if anyone has ever read this. So, if you stopped by, please leave your thumbs up or thumbs down.
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- Jul 3, 2004
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $320,092
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $54,129
- Nov 2, 2003
- Gross worldwide
- $320,092
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
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