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Mum & Dad (2008)

"Parents can be bloody murder."

5.620081h 24mEN
HorrorThriller

Directed by Steven Sheil

Rating

5.6/10

Runtime

1h 24m

Language

EN

Release

August 22, 2008

Director

Steven Sheil

Official Trailer

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Overview

Mum and Dad, and their 'adopted' children, Birdie & Elbie, work at the airport. The family live off whatever they scavenge from cargo holds, offices and hotels - including a steady stream of transient workers who populate the airport's soulless hub. When Lena, a young Polish office cleaner, is befri...

Cast

Perry Benson

Perry Benson

Dad

Dido Miles

Dido Miles

Mum

Olga Fedori

Olga Fedori

Lena

Ainsley Howard

Ainsley Howard

Birdie

Toby Alexander

Toby Alexander

Elbie

Chris Roebuck

Chris Roebuck

Young Man

Clare Dyer

Clare Dyer

Female Torso

Art Fox

Art Fox

Office Cleaner

Leon Lammond

Leon Lammond

Office Cleaner

Yvonne Varnier

Yvonne Varnier

Office Cleaner

Christine Wardle

Christine Wardle

Office Cleaner

Kelly Lammond

Kelly Lammond

Office Cleaner

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Mum & Dad (2008), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Mum and Dad, and their 'adopted' children, Birdie & Elbie, work at the airport. The family live off whatever they scavenge from cargo holds, offices and hotels - including a steady stream of transient workers who populate the airport's soulless hub. When Lena, a young Polish office cleaner, is befriended by Birdie, she gets drawn into a nightmarish world of torture, murder and perversity.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Mum & Dad. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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