The Mother, the Menacer, and Me

2025

Action / Comedy / Drama / Family / Horror

4
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97%
IMDb Rating 4.7/10 10 293 293

short film

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Plot summary

Hopelessly stuck in a dead-end job and forced to move in with his disapproving mother-in-law, Eddie Mathews sets out to make his Hollywood dream come true -- urged on by his imaginary villainous companion, who wants to be brought to life.

Director

Jon Salmon Photo
Jon Salmon

Top cast

Amy Tolsky Photo
Amy Tolsky as Amanda
Lorraine Bracco Photo
Lorraine Bracco as Nancy
John Ennis Photo
John Ennis as Cousin Herald
Julie Brister Photo
Julie Brister as Mrs. Pelagatti
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB
838.27 MB
1280*676
English 2.0
NR
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 3
1.68 GB
1920*1014
English 5.1
NR
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 31 min
Seeds 10

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by chris c 10 / 10

A fun and relevant balance of absurdity and

A fun and relevant balance of absurdity and relatability. Lorraine Bracco is great!
Reviewed by TheMovieSearch 5 / 10

It's actually not that bad

The Mother, the Menace and Me is an interesting, if uneven, film that never fully rises above its limitations but remains oddly engaging. It isn't particularly memorable or technically impressive, yet it has just enough charm and self-awareness to hold your attention. The film leans heavily into its corniness, and while that won't work for everyone, it does give the story a sense of personality.At its core, the film follows a struggling screenwriter-director trying to make it big, losing everything along the way, and slowly working his way back up. It's a familiar arc, but one that's handled with enough sincerity to make it enjoyable. The dynamics between the characters are playful and exaggerated, reinforcing the film's light, almost goofy tone. It's not deep storytelling, but it's functional for what the movie is trying to be.The screenplay is clearly the weakest element. It lacks polish and consistency, often feeling underwritten or repetitive. That said, the film still manages to stay entertaining simply because it commits to its absurdity. Even when the writing falters, the energy keeps it moving, making it easy enough to stay invested.The characters themselves are a mixed bag. They're exaggerated, ridiculous, and frequently over-the-top, but that seems intentional. The film embraces its silliness rather than fighting it, and there's a certain fun in watching the chaos unfold, even when it borders on stupidity.Ultimately, The Mother, the Menace and Me isn't a great movie, and it's not one that's likely to stick with you long after it ends. Still, it offers something different. Its B-movie, independent-film feel gives it a scrappy charm that separates it from more polished, A-list productions. While it's far from essential viewing, it's worth checking out if you're in the mood for something light, offbeat, and casually entertaining.
Reviewed by imdbfan-6593611864 10 / 10

Leah Remini & Lorraine Bracco are hilarious in this wildly entertaining movie

Leah Remini and Lorraine Bracco are hilarious in this romantic comedy slash horror spoof that anyone with a dream-chasing (and maybe delusional) loved one will instantly relate. Bracco masterfully balances tough love with exasperation, reminding us why she's an icon, while Remini's Hollywood know-it-all steals every scene with razor-sharp wit and hilariously over-the-top industry jargon. James Austin Kerr delivers a breakout performance as the ever-optimistic dreamer, while Christine Spang is pitch-perfect as his wife, desperately trying to keep their family-and her sanity-intact while the chaos unfolds. This sharp, self-aware film blends horror tropes with family dysfunction, making for a wildly entertaining ride.
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