[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount
Mommie Dearest (1981) (Paramount Presents) [Blu-Ray] ![]()
Director: Frank Perry
Cast: Faye Dunaway, Steve Forrest, Diana Scarwid
Release Date: June 1, 2021
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Disc Rating: 8.5/10
Synopsis:
The endlessly quotable cult-classic celebrates 40 years with this debut on Blu-ray, restored from a new 4K film transfer and packed with all-new special features. Based on Christina Crawford’s controversial best-selling tell-all novel, MOMMMIE DEAREST features a powerhouse performance by Faye Dunaway as Joan Crawford, struggling for her career while battling the inner demons of her private life. While the public Crawford was a strong-willed, glamorous object of admiration, behind-the-scenes is a private Crawford—the woman desperate to be a single-mother and trying to survive in a devastating industry that swallows careers thoughtlessly. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mommie Dearest’ (1981) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

Paramount Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their 17th entry in the ongoing ‘Paramount Presents’ Blu-ray line; ‘Mommie Dearest’ starring Faye Dunaway. The cult classic will arrive home on Blu-ray for the first time in celebration of its fortieth anniversary on June 1, 2021. Continue below to check out the full announcement for the release.