DVD Review :: Mother of Tears

So when I review films on DVD I like to come at it with a naive perspective. Such as just because a DVD screams written and directed by "So and So" I try and not let that effect how I watch the film. Such was the case with "Mother of Tears". What is basically a old fashioned Horror Movie from the 70's is hyped up by all sorts of mentions of it's director and his pedigree. I don't know who Dario Argento is but I do know that he shouldn't hire his sister to be the lead actress in his films (asia argento).



The plot is that an American art student (Sarah) opens an ancient chest releasing horror and death all over Rome. As the violence and killings reach epidemic heights she must use her untapped "Witch" powers to save the day. Which means basically grabbing the witch's magic dress and throwing it into the fire. Not too magical if you ask me. The film has good camera work and not so good acting. The special effects are gruesome and well done. However the epedimic in the streets never really pans out. Mostly it looks like scenes from a bad Haunted Attraction.

All in all this film never really made me think or get scared. It mostly just grossed me out and had a ton of people naked for no real reason. Does that make it a good horror film. Not in my book. The "making of" wasn't that great but we will try and get that posted soon. 

I give this DVD a B-.