Serial Mom 1994

In the seemingly tranquil suburb of Towson, Maryland, resides Beverly Sutphin, a dedicated dentist’s wife and mother to her two teenage children, Misty and Chip. However, hidden beneath her ordinary appearance is a chilling secret: Beverly is a serial killer driven by the desire to eliminate anyone who dares to wrong her, even in the most minor ways. Meanwhile, her husband Eugene remains blissfully unaware of his wife’s diabolical activities as they go about their daily lives.

One fateful morning, Detectives Pike and Gracey arrive at the Sutphin home to investigate the persistent phone harassment plaguing their neighbor, Dottie Hinkle. It soon becomes clear that Beverly herself is the unsettling source of these obscene calls, sparked by her fury over losing her cherished parking space. This incident marks the beginning of a horrifying series of murders that will bring chaos to their peaceful community.

During a local PTA meeting, Paul Stubbins, a math teacher with an unassuming demeanor, criticizes Chip’s enthusiasm for horror films. In a brutal act of vengeance, Beverly retaliates by running him over with her car—a shocking act that kicks off her twisted killing spree.

As the days unfold, the Sutphin family finds themselves more deeply intertwined in Beverly’s web of lies and deceit. Misty experiences heartbreak after being stood up by Carl Pageant, and Beverly seizes the moment to exact her own form of justice by stabbing him to death with a fire poker at a swap meet—a grisly act of maternal protection.

Eugene’s suspicions mount as he stumbles upon a stash of serial killer memorabilia hidden beneath their mattress, which includes chilling recordings from Ted Bundy leading up to his execution. This disquieting revelation serves as a foreshadowing of the dark events yet to unfold.

Amidst escalating tensions, Chip confides in his family about his friend Scotty’s fears regarding Beverly’s sinister actions. The Sutphins rush to Scotty’s house, convinced that Beverly aims to silence him. However, they soon discover that her actual targets are Ralph and Betty Sterner, whom she holds responsible for offending Eugene.

Beverly’s bloodlust continues as she brutally attacks Betty with scissors borrowed from Rosemary Ackerman and callously drops an air conditioner on Ralph. When the family and the police converge at Scotty’s home, they find him transfixed by a pornographic movie, adding another layer of complexity to this already twisted tale.

As law enforcement closes in on Beverly, she seeks refuge in the local video store where Chip works. Her malevolent presence reveals itself further when she hunts down Mrs. Jenson, striking her down with a leg of lamb while she watches Annie—motivated by the woman’s refusal to rewind her tapes and a harsh comment directed at Chip.

Scotty, who witnesses the horror unfold, is thrust into a desperate chase when Beverly attempts to escape. This harrowing pursuit culminates at a rock concert where she makes a horrific attempt to immolate Scotty, ultimately leading to her capture by the authorities. The Sutphin family is left grappling with the horrifying reality of their wife’s and mother’s actions.

With the trial of Beverly capturing national attention, the courtroom becomes a circus, bustling with paparazzi and journalists eager for every scandalous development. In a surprising twist, her lawyer attempts to plead insanity, but Beverly seizes control of her defense, discrediting witness after witness and showcasing her manipulative prowess. Each testimony is undermined, as even the one witness with firsthand knowledge is too intoxicated to be taken seriously.

The climax of the trial turns sensational when Suzanne Somers, cast to portray Beverly in a forthcoming television film, unexpectedly arrives in court, diverting attention from the trial’s gravitas. As Beverly’s acquittal on all charges leaves her elated, her disdain for a particular juror’s fashion choice—a violation of wearing white shoes after Labor Day—boils to the surface.

In an explosive act of vengeance, Beverly tracks down the juror to a payphone and delivers a fatal blow with the receiver, leaving her lifeless. The atmosphere grows even tenser as Somers’ attempts to stage a photo op are interrupted by Beverly’s outburst, reveling in the chaos. Once the pandemonium subsides, the alarming discovery of the juror’s body casts a dark pall over the already scandalous trial proceedings.