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This is the listing for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo. The limited edition embossed slipcover (designed by Earl Kessler Jr.) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Something strange is happening to the mothers in a small town in upstate New York... Small and subtle changes appear at first, but soon the women are transformed into deranged, demented, and cannibalistic FLESH-EATING MOTHERS. With no one safe from ending up as a key ingredient in the next tupperware party luncheon, it's up to the town's young people to uncover the shocking truth behind the carnage and put an end to it once and for all, especially as dinner time approaches.

A decidedly absurd and tongue-in-cheek mix of zombie film and Cronenberg-esque body horror, James Martin's direct-to-video 80s cult classic, FLESH-EATING MOTHERS offers a non-stop barrage of over-the-top splatter, courtesy of special effects wizard Carl Sorensen (Child's Play, Tremors), and pitch black humor. Co-produced by Peter Ilich (Splatter University) and photographed by future VFX guru, Harry Eisenstein, Vinegar Syndrome presents FLESH-EATING MOTHERS in its North American Blu-ray debut, freshly restored in 2K and featuring a new batch of exclusive extra features.

directed by: James Martin
starring: Robert Lee Oliver, Donatella Hecht, Neal Rosen, Valorie Hubbard
1988 / 88 min / 1.85:1

Additional info:

  • Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
  • Newly scanned & restored in 2k from its 16mm archival elements
  • Brand new commentary track with director James Martin, moderated by film historian and author Michael Gingold
  • "Blood and Laughs" - an interview with director James Martin
  • "Hungry to Make Movies" - an interview with producer Peter Ilich
  • Reversible cover artwork
  • English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.3783784 / 5 from 37 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Flesh-Eating Mothers is a cult classic offering over-the-top splatter and pitch black humor. Customers appreciate its cheesy fun and impressive special effects. The Blu-ray/DVD combo features a new 2k restoration and exclusive extras.

Summary topics

  • Cheesy Fun: 30%
  • Special Effects: 25%

Review topics: [quality, buy, fun, effects, movie, film, budget, horror, comedy, release, gore, flick, watch, artwork].

Review highlights

  • "Cool Special Effects and Creative Antagonists"Charles K.
  • "Hammy, super fun practical effects, and funny."Ryan H.
  • "Special effects are better than they had any right to be."Charles K.

Reviews

Lots of rough meat in this one

"I picked this up on one of the cheap sales and I love the heart of this one but overall it was a chore to get through. The make up effects were pretty good but the story was awful and a mess kind of. Lack of laughs and interesting story made this one a hard watch. For the completist or ones who love super low budget stuff."

Robert B. (2/5)

Cine Trash

"Classic low budget horror fun!"

Luiz J. (5/5)

Flesh Eating Mothers

"Found this gem in the wild at my local VinSyn retail store. A+ entertainment in my book. Feeling so lucky to have snatched this up."

Brandon B. (5/5)

Cheesy 80’s ZomCom

"A low budget zombie comedy flick that ticked the boxes for me! As a fan of the zombie genre I could resist getting my hands on this from VS. All the tropes of a budget film are here with the questionable acting and cheesy script (with the occasional good delivery), cheap but fun visual effects with plenty of blood, and an all around good time. Sometimes it doesn’t hurt to just enjoy a film that clearly isn’t looking to win awards, and this one did it for me. The 2K picture quality was great and comes with some extra features of commentary and interviews to delve into the history of the film. Plus some great artwork on both sides of the sleeve. Not a disappointing buy!"

Nathan H. (5/5)

Enjoyable B movie

"Might not be classic but definitely worth a watch. Pleased to add it to my collection."

Marc-Andre T. (3/5)

Exactly what it says on the tin!

"Just a fun movie all around! The title tells you everything you need to know! Makes for a great double feature with Auntie Lee's Meat Pies, if you're into cannibal middle aged women!"

Marcus H. (5/5)

Cheesy fun

"Disc looks and sounds solid with the film itself being loads of cheesy fun."

KEVIN D. (4/5)

Goofy fun

"Fun flick, great presentation"

Marco A. (5/5)

Flesh eating mothers

"Fun watch"

Tyler T. (4/5)

Flesh Eating Mother's

"Pretty good scan when you consider the kind of budget this was shot on. Solid schlocky fun if you just want to see some over the top effects"

Jose T. (4/5)

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