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Poll: The Most Bizarre Mother-Character in a Movie

In some movies the role of a bizarre mother-character is a special element of storytelling. Sometimes an actress does such an awesome performance as a bizarre mum, that the mothers bizarreness becomes a fundamental element of the story.

Who of these memorable characters below do you think is the most bizarre mother by acting strange and/or freaking out on screen?

(Only movies with a rating of 7.5/10 or higher, with one exception: down to a rating of 7/10 when the character is outstanding and memorable for more than 20 years.)

Discuss here.

A big thank you to Peter, rubyfruit76 and Jen for their special big help, also thank you to albstein, ACT_1 and Stephen N Russel.

Results of 844 votes:

  1. 1.

    "Psycho"

     
    Norman's mother from 'Psycho' (1960)
  2. 2.

    Ellen Burstyn in Requiem for a Dream (2000)

     
    Sarah Goldfarb from 'Requiem for a Dream' (2000)
  3. 3.

    Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie in Carrie (1976)

     
    Margaret White from 'Carrie' (1976)

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