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Killer in Law

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.8/10
536
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Nana Visitor and Kelly Sullivan in Killer in Law (2018)
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Melissa, a happily-married woman with an eight-year-old daughter, invites her husband's mother to live with them, only to realize that Grandma is unhinged and wants to kidnap Melissa's daugh... Read allMelissa, a happily-married woman with an eight-year-old daughter, invites her husband's mother to live with them, only to realize that Grandma is unhinged and wants to kidnap Melissa's daughter to replace her own dead child.Melissa, a happily-married woman with an eight-year-old daughter, invites her husband's mother to live with them, only to realize that Grandma is unhinged and wants to kidnap Melissa's daughter to replace her own dead child.

  • Director
    • Danny J. Boyle
  • Writers
    • Nick Barzini
    • Danny J. Boyle
  • Stars
    • Kelly Sullivan
    • Nana Visitor
    • Brett Zimmerman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    536
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Danny J. Boyle
    • Writers
      • Nick Barzini
      • Danny J. Boyle
    • Stars
      • Kelly Sullivan
      • Nana Visitor
      • Brett Zimmerman
    • 25User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kelly Sullivan
    Kelly Sullivan
    • Melissa Ferriday
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Grandma Yvonne Hutcherson
    Brett Zimmerman
    Brett Zimmerman
    • Tom Ferriday
    Violet Hicks
    • Annie Ferriday
    Lexi Atkins
    Lexi Atkins
    • Haley
    Jessica Blackmore
    Jessica Blackmore
    • Courtney Little
    Meilee Condron
    Meilee Condron
    • Emily
    Patricia Mizen
    Patricia Mizen
    • Robin
    Shelley Robertson
    Shelley Robertson
    • Dr. Graham
    Jesi Mandagaran
    Jesi Mandagaran
    • Kendra
    Bernardo Saracino
    Bernardo Saracino
    • Lt. Mendez
    Milan Aguilera
    Milan Aguilera
    • Penelope
    Brenden Roberts
    Brenden Roberts
    • Marty
    • (as Brenden Wedner)
    Jodi Lynn Thomas
    Jodi Lynn Thomas
    • Young Grandma Yvonne Hutcherson
    O'Neill Monahan
    O'Neill Monahan
    • Young Tom
    • (as O'Neill Mitchell Monahan)
    Madeline Carel
    • Megan
    Philip D. Buffone
    • Wedding Guest
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Danny J. Boyle
    • Writers
      • Nick Barzini
      • Danny J. Boyle
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    User reviews25

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    lesleybowenjones

    Not worth even half a star !

    Diabolical acting, Ridiculous plot. Absolutely terrible film .
    4dttruman

    Could be Better

    It wasn't that bad of a movie. but there were a couple of plot moments that obviously didn't make sense. It funny at the end how both the mother and mother-in-law seem to have been trained by the green beret. Glad to see they have moved on to different type killers now. Stalkers, nannies, ex girlfriends, ex boyfriends, and so on were becoming too cliche. I would like to see them get away from the family setting and try something different. IE murder mystery at a magic club or a carnival.
    4mfv1958

    The irony is the only interesting thing.

    Okay, this movie is bad - real bad. But the ironic thing is that the actress who plays the visiting Grandma is actually named Nana Visitor.

    Besides that, this is typical LMN pablum that is predictable and mundane.
    7Pinouchipop

    Very good " predictable" movie

    I feel people who gave an extremely low rating and bad - or even nasty - critics were much too harsh.

    The actors are good. The little family is engaging and Granny is deeply troubled and scary. Yes, the course of action is predictable, but it it unrolls the eay it should and the little girl is totally natural and REALLY good.

    Grandma is beautiful, believable as creepy crazy woman in total denial of her irresponsability causing her daughter's death.

    All the kids are good and believable, as well as the protagonist's friends. I must day that if I had relied on the bad ratings and skipped watching that movie, I would have missed a good time.

    This is a movie to watch on a day when you want to relax and not rack your brains to follow a complicated plot with lots of twists and turns and intricate plot.

    Perfect Friday night end-of-the-week movie to watch eating Cheetos with cola while vedging on the couch!👍
    1inkalicious

    "Funniest" Cheesy Movie Yet!

    Seriously so bad it's hilarious. Why am I a struggling content writer instead of a screenplay writer? Apparently, one doesn't need any talent whatsoever. The plot holes are glaring! No one - from the producer to the director to the actors and everyone else in between didn't notice this? I can only imagine the people who left ridiculous 8 and 9-star reviews have a vested interest in this monstrosity.

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    • Release date
      • May 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Killer Grandma
    • Production companies
      • Loving Grandma Project
      • Fell to Earth Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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