My Mother's Stalker

I recorded this off the TV. I'm half an hour in and I'm giving up. If they'd stuck to just the storyline of a stalker, that'd be okay. I know the mum from Supernatural (she played Madison who had a quick fling with Sam), the daughter is a beautiful girl and though the acting is a bit hammy, it's watchable. It's the woman cop that ruins it. I mean, is she a joke? Talk about cringeworthy. She's every cliche you'd think of in an old, small-town, donut eating male police officer... but in a craggy looking female. I don't know if it was deliberate, or she just REALLY can't act so overdid it to compensate, but it's a no from me! Well done lady, you've ruined this film and made it unwatchable!

It's flat, the image is flattened. The cinematography here is just horrendous with most of the movie filmed without any or very little depth of field, giving it that faux-green screen look you can't help but notice.

This is achieved by the filmmaker insisting on practically every scene having the foreground, middle-ground, and background all kept in equal focus; which completely flattens the image.

It is not how our eyes work. It is not how professional photography looks. It is not what you would see in any professional looking films.

I'd bet money that the movie was mainly (or all) filmed on actual locations, but given the shoddy camera focus a lot of it only looks artificial and green screened.

As to the movie itself...

Honestly I'm a few days removed from seeing it and have mostly forgotten it. I guess read into that what you will. I do remember some ridiculousness though with the directing as well, like:

Actors who are supposed to be dead being posed like they are just taking a nap (with no blood, or injury, or awkward contortions)... Scenes brazenly staged with actors telegraphing every intention with no nuance or subtlety... Characters that appear from just off-camera to the surprise of those in-camera...

...But seriously, pay attention to the way dead people appear in films Dave DeCoateu has worked on. They're always just napping.

................ MY RATING SCALE ................

• 1. Reserved for Poorly Produced/Amateur Video
• 2. Utterly Terrible
• 3. Really Bad
• 4. Mediocre
• 5. Perfectly Average
• 6. Surprisingly Entertaining
• 7. Very Good
• 8. Incredibly Good
• 9. Exceptionally Great
• 10. Reserved for my Personal Favorites.

I can say without a shadow of a doubt that this movie was the worst movie i have ever watched.......acting....plot......horrendous!!!!

I've watched about a million movies in my lifetime and I don't think I've seen one with this many bloopers and this level of misdirection, ever! It's like a bad car accident; I can't turn away. Whoever wrote the script lacks a basic understanding of how things work, including chronological time. How does this even happen?! How does a movie like this get made!? Who pays for it?! This is a HOOT!!

In 'My Mother's Stalker,' the plot weaves a suspenseful tale around the lives of Bethany and her daughter Mel. Unfortunately, the film grapples with lackluster acting and subpar directing. The performances, particularly by the lead actresses, struggle to evoke genuine emotion, hindering the overall impact.

Despite the evident flaws in execution, the narrative manages to salvage some entertainment value. The story follows the menacing stalker, introducing unexpected twists that inject moments of suspense. The writing keeps the audience engaged, offering a mix of clichés and surprising developments that add a layer of intrigue.

Regrettably, the film's potential is stifled by uninspired directing. Scenes lack cohesiveness, and the pacing feels uneven, impacting the overall flow. While the cinematography attempts to create a tense atmosphere, it falls short of compensating for the film's visual and directorial shortcomings.

'My Mother's Stalker' becomes a bumpy thrill ride, hindered by its flawed performances and lackluster direction. Despite these setbacks, the story's twists manage to create sporadic moments of engagement, offering a semblance of entertainment. It's a film that might appeal to those willing to overlook its faults in favor of a suspenseful narrative.