Mother's Boys

1993 • Drama, Thriller • R

Sexy but unstable wife and mother Jude walked out on her family three years ago. Now, just as suddenly, she is back. But her husband, Robert, has fallen in love with Callie, an assistant principal at his sons' school. He asks Jude for a divorce. She responds by trying to turn her three boys against Callie, then by slashing herself and blaming her rival and finally by drawing her 12-year-old, Kes, into a murderous plot.

Runtime: 1h 36m

If you found yourself captivated by the intense dynamics portrayed in the film "Mother's Boys," dive into Bernard Taylor's novel for a more detailed exploration of the story. The book offers deeper insights into the characters' psychological complexities and background motivations, enriching your understanding of their chilling behaviors. Reading "Mother's Boys" allows you to immerse yourself in the gradual buildup of tension that Berger adapts for the screen. Taylor masterfully crafts suspense on the page, leading you through the characters' minds and revealing the disturbing nuances of their interactions. Explore the gripping original medium and discover the depths of the narrative often condensed in the cinematic version.