Picture Mommy Dead (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1966, Picture Mommy Dead is a thriller and horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon, running about 82 minutes. “See terror catch fire!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Susan Shelley is released from an asylum where she's been confined to after the shock suffered over the fiery death of her mother. Her father has a new wife, who has only married him for the money left to him by his dead wife. Susan is still haunted by her mother's memory, and her step-mother is conspiring with her lover to get the troubled girl to lead them to her mother's missing diamond necklace.
Who’s in it. Picture Mommy Dead stars Don Ameche as Edward Shelley, Martha Hyer as Francene Shelley, Susan Gordon as Susan Shelley and Zsa Zsa Gabor as Jessica Flagmore Shelley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Picture Mommy Dead has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picture Mommy Dead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picture Mommy Dead tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picture Mommy Dead (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Picture Mommy Dead change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Picture Mommy Dead worth watching?
- Picture Mommy Dead holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Picture Mommy Dead?
- Picture Mommy Dead stars Don Ameche, Martha Hyer, Susan Gordon, Zsa Zsa Gabor and Maxwell Reed.
- When was Picture Mommy Dead released?
- Picture Mommy Dead was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.