𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧 is a 1981 American psychological biographical drama film directed by Frank Perry and starring Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Mara Hobel, and Diana Scarwid, with supporting performances from Rutanya Alda, Howard da Silva, Jocelyn Brando, Alice Nunn and Xander Berkeley in his feature film debut.
Adapted from Christina Crawford’s 1978 autobiography of the same name, the film follows her and her brother Christopher’s upbringing by their adoptive mother Joan Crawford depicting her as abusive, controlling, and manipulative, constantly prioritizing her Hollywood career over her family.
I saw this opening night in the theater. While it’s considered high camp today, some of these scenes remain as deeply disturbing as they were 45 years ago.
“Tina! Bring me the axe!”
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