Join the M.O.M. community on our social media platforms. And if you liked the soundtrack check it out on Apple!
WATCH THE DELETED MOTHER’S DAY SCENE HERE! (And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel!)
WATCH BOSSLEVEL8 DISH IT OUT HERE! (They also reviewed M.O.M. on Twitch!)
REVIEW M.O.M. ON AMAZON! REVIEW M.O.M. ON ROTTEN TOMATOES REVIEW M.O.M. ON IMDB!
(Don’t forget to rate it with those nifty gold stars too! Short on time? Heck, use the same review on all 3 sites!)
Fight! Fight! Fight?!
Newsletter #8
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This Newsletter will Save the World!
Newsletter #7
M.O.M. Soundtrack Available on Apple Music!
Newsletter #6
M.O.M. Music Fans!
As promised, you're the first to know ... drum roll please ... we just dropped our soundtrack! Boom. Bang. Available now on Apple Music. It will also be streaming on multiple platforms including Spotify in the upcoming weeks.
M.O.M. Soundtrack on Apple Music
Stay tuned for some upcoming podcasts next week featuring M.O.M. on "Movies Of The Damned" and "This Podcast Will Save The World!"
And don’t forget to tell your friends to STAY HOME AND WATCH A MOVIE!
M.O.M. says:
Stay Home & Watch a Movie!
Newsletter #5
ROTTEN TOMATOES
Rotten Tomatoes just published our Audience Score and we have a whopping 93%! Say whaaat? Thank you for rating and reviewing us!
MOVIE SOUNDTRACK
For everyone who has been asking about where to find the music from M.O.M. movie... we'll be dropping the soundtrack next week! The songs will link to each artist's Spotify account so you'll be able to find your faves. We'll also be including some new songs that never made the cut... stay tuned!
STAY HOME CAMPAIGN
We're officially launching our "Stay Home & Watch a Movie" campaign on social media so make sure you're following us!
Facebook: @M.O.M.movie
Instagram: m.o.m.movie
Twitter: @MomsOfMonsters
AVAIL ON AMAZON PRIME
If for some crazy MF reason you haven't actually watched M.O.M. yet, don't forget it's now free with Amazon Prime!
Don't have Amazon Prime? Fine. It's also free on Tubi (with ads)
PODCASTS, REVIEWS & INTERVIEWS
If you're TV'd out then listen to a podcast instead!
The Steven Knight Show talks with Director, Tucia Lyman (Interview starts at 01:08:30):
https://soundcloud.com/thestevenknightshow/the-steven-knight-show-3-30-1
Just in the mood for reading? Here's a transcribed Interview from Vampire Squid:
https://vampiresquid.co.uk/director-tucia-lyman-on-found-footage-horror-mother-of-monsters/
And a new Review from another Rotten Tomatoes approved critic:
Want to write a review yourself? It's easy and we'd love to know what you think!
Amazon Review Page: (Reminder: No cast/crew reviews please)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08439ZWH2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r#customer-review-section
IMDB Review Page:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8186932/reviews?ref_=tt_ql_3
Rotten Tomatoes Review Page:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mom_2020
**TIP OF THE DAY**
Divorce rates are skyrocketing in China so practice patience and play nice with whoever you're quarantined at home with. Look on the bright side... at least you're not stuck with Jacob!
Wash your hands, stay home & watch a movie!
Love,
M.O.M.
M.O.M. Newsletter #4
Did someone say CULT CLASSIC? Actually, critics are starting to say exactly that about M.O.M. movie! Problem is, we cancelled our red carpet premiere bc of the Coronavirus outbreak and the theater has now closed its doors. That's a good thing for everybody's safety but not so hot for the release of an indie film. So even though we've received 50+ positive press reviews from the horror/thriller circuit, the rest of the public has no way of knowing this film exists. Drat!!
That's where you come in. Yes, YOU! This is an important film to be seeing and talking about and we need your help spreading the word. If you haven't seen the film yet, by god, now's the time!
Available on Amazon here (If you already have Amazon you can just search for the title M.O.M.)
We won't bore you with snoozefest deets about how exactly the backend operations of the transactional film world works BUT if we get enough ratings/reviews on Amazon, Rotten Tomatoes and IMDB then more people will get a shot of seeing this title in their feeds.
So when your mind is thoroughly blown after watching the film, (no spoilers but might wanna pay attention to some of the hidden easter eggs like the mysterious rubber-band-snapping-sounds or foreshadowing with mom's creepy AF recurring nightmare) please rate and review the movie on the links below (If you were affiliated with the making of this film please refrain from posting and just forward this email to your friends and family instead).
Here are the three links (Three?! Yeah, sorry, three. But you can use the same/similar review on all three platforms):
Rotten Tomatoes Review Page:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mom_2020
IMDB Review Page:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8186932/reviews?ref_=tt_ql_3
Amazon Review Page: (Reminder: No cast/crew reviews please)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08439ZWH2/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r#customer-review-section
Having English Lit flashbacks from the 9th grade?
Fret not, it's super simple! Just answer these three questions:
How did the film make you feel?
What did you think of the actor's performances?
What questions or thoughts were you left with at the end of the film?
If you need more ideas maybe think about the pacing of the film, the theme, its social relevance, the style of shooting, or why you might recommend (or not recommend) it to your friends.
For those of you who have time (or got A's in English) here are some more detailed tips for writing a film review.
https://www.dailywritingtips.com/7-tips-for-writing-a-film-review/
If you already wrote a review and would like to see what some of the critics are saying in the press - read on. Please keep in mind that film critics write film reviews for a living so if your review looks anything like these then you should immediately quit your day job and become a professional film critic instead.
Wicked Horror:
https://www.wickedhorror.com/horror-reviews/m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-is-an-instant-cult-classic/
Father Son Holy Gore:
Cultured Vultures:
https://culturedvultures.com/m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-review/
Not in the mood for reading? Heck, we're also on a bunch of podcasts so listen to this interview with Director (Tucia Lyman) and Actor (Bailey Edwards) here: (First 6 minutes are just small talk so can skip ahead)
The Hollywood Times:
##Reminder##
If you purchased tickets in advance for M.O.M. movie at the Arena Cinelounge - they have informed us that the movie will still play at the theater after this pandemic has passed so your tickets will be transferred to a later date. Please follow us on Facebook for additional information about how the theater is trying to accommodate advance purchases.
Hunker down, wash your hands, and stay safe out there!
Love,
M.O.M.
Facebook: @M.O.M.movie
M.O.M. vs. Coronavirus = Amazon
A personal note from M.O.M. on Friday the 13th of March
In an abundance of caution with regards to everyone's health and safety during the Coronavirus outbreak we are no longer encouraging people to buy theater tickets for M.O.M. movie. This makes us very sad but it is the responsible thing to do. The good news is that the film is now AVAILABLE ON AMAZON so you can order it here and watch it from home instead:
M.O.M. ON AMAZON:
**IMPORTANT**
The more people who RATE the film with stars on Amazon and write a short, honest REVIEW - the longer M.O.M. movie will be avail on this platform so please help us out! (Cast and Crew are not allowed to rate or post reviews but everyone else is and it only takes a hotdog second to do!)
Already bought theater tickets?
The Arena Cinelounge will remain open but they are now restricting their occupancy to 49 seats maximum as per Mayor Garcetti's new mandate. They are also strictly following the guidelines provided by the World Health Organization (sanitizing their auditorium/lobby/restrooms etc). However, if you have already purchased advance tickets and are unable to attend due to illness, all exchange fees will be waived for the months of March and April (You can call their Administrative Office at 323-924-1644 Ext. 2 Monday through Friday afternoons for assistance).
In the meantime, please exercise an abundance of caution, including frequent hand washing, using hand sanitizer, and covering coughs and sneezes. If you are feeling even remotely unwell, please do not come to the theater (or any other public place) and take care of yourself instead.
Stay safe everyone!
Love,
M.O.M.
M.O.M. Newsletter #3
The Countdown Begins…
Our one week countdown to the opening of M.O.M. on Friday the 13th begins! The first week of showtimes are now avail at the Arena Cinelounge! The theatrical premiere SOLD OUT fast but there are still plenty of seats for the other screenings - but please get your tickets in advance because there's no telling how quickly the seats will go once we start sharing the positive press reviews next week.
FACEBOOK EVENT:
Join the Facebook Event here where you can purchase tickets from the theater online:
https://www.facebook.com/events/492569241411471/
For those of you who aren't in the Los Angeles area, we'll let you know when the film is available on Amazon. In the meantime, sink your teeth into this juicy ham sandwich:
HVY INTERVIEWS FIRST TIME FILMMAKER TUCIA LYMAN:
BEHIND THE SCENES SHENANIGANS WITH ED ASNER:
SNEAK PEEK:
We haven't released these reviews on social media yet - but here's what just a few of the critics are saying after screening M.O.M. movie!
Reel Reviews:
https://reelreviewsoverbrews.com/2020/02/26/review-m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-2020/
Indie Horror Films Review:
https://indiehorrorfilms.blogspot.com/2020/02/review-mom-mothers-of-monsters.html
Movies & Mania Review:
https://moviesandmania.com/2020/02/24/m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-reviews-movie-film-2020-overview/
Watch this spooky space!
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M.O.M. Team
M.O.M. Newsletter #2: M.O.M. movie premiers in Hollywood!
Greetings M.O.M. Fam!
Big news! Our feature psychological thriller, M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters), is being released in March! If you missed our new trailer debut dropped this week by SlashFilm you can check it out here:
SlashFilm M.O.M. Trailer Debut:
https://www.slashfilm.com/m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-trailer/#more-603125
M.O.M. movie is generating lots of buzz in the press with the announcement of our theatrical premiere in Hollywood on Friday the 13th (spooky!) of March. Opening night is already sold-out (Booo! I mean, yay!!) The good news is, there will be 8 additional screenings at the Arena Cinelounge in Hollywood from March 14th to March 22nd. The specific dates/times will be listed on the theater's website in early March here:
For those of you not in Los Angeles, fret not, you'll be able to order the film when our digital HD rollout launches in mid March. We'll send you those links when they go live in a few weeks.
**TODAY'S NEWS FLASH**
You don't want to miss the interview below with the M.O.M. cast posted on social media today on the anniversary of the tragic Parkland shooting:
Help us spread the word by liking, commenting, and sharing from our social media platforms here:
Facebook: @M.O.M.movie
Instagram: m.o.m.movie Mothers of Monsters
Twitter: @MomsOfMonsters
Still here? Hot damn! Then you might also be interested in just a few of the press outlets running this week's announcements:
Dread Central: https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/318599/trailer-m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-takes-unflinching-look-at-the-making-of-murderers/
Pop Geeks: https://popgeeks.com/m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-opens-march-13/
Horror Society: https://www.horrorsociety.com/2020/02/13/m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters-unveils-true-to-life-nightmare-march-13th/
Genre Online: https://genreonlinenet.blogspot.com/2020/02/mom-mothers-of-monsters-unveils-true-to.html?m=1
Rue Morgue: https://rue-morgue.com/a-mothers-worst-nightmare-in-m-o-m-trailer-poster-and-release-news/
JoBlo: https://www.joblo.com/horror-movies/news/trailer-a-mother-suspects-her-son-could-be-a-killer-in-mom
Killer Horror Critics: https://www.killerhorrorcritic.com/reviewsnews/its-mother-vs-son-in-trailer-for-mom-mothers-of-monsters
The Movie Waffler: http://www.themoviewaffler.com/2020/02/mothers-of-monsters-trailer.html
Flickering Myth: https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2020/02/trailer-for-found-footage-thriller-m-o-m-explores-the-making-of-a-murderer/
More to come so... watch this spooky space!
Love,
M.O.M.
https://www.mothersofmonsters.com/
M.O.M. Newsletter #1: Updates & The True Tale of Mr. Piano
Greetings M.O.M. Fam!
Wondering what’s up with M.O.M. movie? Welcome to our first newsletter! We’ve been busy editing the first cut and boy are you in for a ride…
Biz Scoop:
After publishing our trailer on Mother’s Day, we were contacted by several Independent Film Sales Companies and Distributors that want to rep the film. We’ve been taking lots of meetings and plan to make a decision about which company is the best fit for M.O.M. in early October.
Screenings Scoop:
We’ve hosted a few private screenings to get some objective feedback from folks who don’t know much about the film and their input has been invaluable. Here are a few of the quotes people filled out from the anonymous questionnaires:
Quote 1: “Intense! It drew me in immediately and kept me there the whole time. Never had a moment to breathe or relax, which was a GOOD thing!”
Quote 2: “Brilliant and extraordinary performances. My take-away from the film is that it’s about an almost inseparable heritage of violence- riveting, haunting!”
Quote 3: “That low-tone sound element throughout is awesome, a visceral cue, really trips our fear wires.”
Quote 4: “I mean, scary AF, left me feeling disturbed but THINKING. That makes it a success in my book. But seriously, what the hell is wrong with you, Tucia Lyman?!”
Opens Friday the 13th…
March 2020
The True Tale of Mr. Piano
A Behind The Scenes anecdote…
Is actor, Bailey Edwards, really playing the piano or is that just movie magic? Let us tell you the story behind “Mr. Piano”…
So, the Director asked to have that old piano moved out of the house before principal photography commenced because, well, because it was never part of the story and was never written into the original script. The film is shot with mostly spy cams so everything in the house appears on camera and that piano stuck out like a sore thumb. Why would this family have a piano if no one played it?
The Art Department attempted to move the piano. They discovered it was a very heavy piano. So, the Art Department, the Producers, the Director, the Assistant Director, and the Director of Photography attempted to move the piano. They managed to nudge it from one side of the living room to the other before they realized they would never, ever, get it through the door frame and out of the house. “Maybe we could incorporate it into the story somehow,” suggested the oh-so-very-solution-oriented producer, Elaine White. “Do we have an ax?” replied the Director. “We can get an ax,” suggested the Art Department. As it turns out, the owner of the house, consequently the owner of Mr. Piano, was not particularly fond of the idea of hacking up the piano into wee little transportable pieces so we would simply have to come up with a more reasonable plan.
Mr. Piano sat in the living room with a smug little piano-key smile on its face for three long months while the team transformed the house around it, painted the walls around it, designed the story boards around it, and began our first tech rehearsals around it. Every once in a while, the Director would say something like, “That piano’s in every shot! Someone’s still coming up with a plan to get that damn thing out of the house, right?” Yes, yes, of course someone was. Someone.
Then, on the day of our first full cast rehearsal on set something miraculous happened. As all the departments were bustling around making last minute adjustments, the Producer made an unusual announcement over the Walkie Talkies. “Everyone stop doing what you’re doing for a minute and listen.” We all stopped doing what we were doing and listened. From the living room came a symphony of classical music, a perfectly out-of-tune, perfectly haunting, perfect composition piece for the movie. There, sitting on the piano bench, was Bailey Edwards (playing teenage Jacob), pounding out a Beethoven masterpiece on, none other than, Mr. Piano.
By the next day, Mr. Piano was written into three scenes and has become one of the staple props of the film. And as far as we know, he is still sitting in that living room waiting for his next big break.
Speaking of big breaks… who IS that kid playing Jacob??
“Bailey Edwards, son of actor and director Anthony Edwards has announced his lead role in independent psychological thriller, M.O.M. (Mothers of Monsters)." - NBC
Marketers Media: Who exactly is Bailey Edwards... https://marketersmedia.com/anthony-edwards-son-bailey-edwards-lead-role-in-indie-feature-film-announced/359915
Horror Society: The intensely socially conscious psychological thriller... https://www.horrorsociety.com/2018/05/15/first-look-at-independent-psychological-%20thriller-m-o-m-mothers-of-monsters/
Tip of the Day:
Just do it! No one looks back on their life and remembers the nights they got plenty of sleep.
“Rising Star” Shout Out of the Day:
Stop Motion LEGO movie of the Bitfrost Bridge Battle by the very talented Will Kostick:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElOaBBJIR8I&feature=share
Find us online and stay tuned for our next newsletter!
Love,
M.O.M.
https://www.mothersofmonsters.com/
Check out our trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOXtsCqTiSg
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