The Mother of Tears
"What you see does not exist. What you cannot see is truth."
Originally released in 2007. The Mother of Tears is a horror film. directed by Dario Argento.
Starring Asia Argento, Cristian Solimeno, and Adam James
Synopsis
An ancient urn is found in a cemetery outside Rome. Once opened, it triggers a series of violent incidents: robberies, rapes and murders increase dramatically, while several mysterious, evil-looking young women coming from all over the world are gathering in the city. All these events are caused by the return of Mater Lacrimarum, the last of three powerful witches who have been spreading terror and death for centuries. Alone against an army of psychos and demons, Sarah Mandy, an art student who seems to have supernatural abilities of her own, is the only person left to prevent the Mother of Tears from destroying Rome.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (451 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$3.1M
0.9x return
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Asia Argento
as Sarah Mandy
Cristian Solimeno
as Detective Enzo Marchi
Adam James
as Michael Pierce
Moran Atias
as Mater Lachrymarum
Valéria Cavalli
as Marta Colussi
Philippe Leroy
as Guglielmo De Witt
Daria Nicolodi
as Elisa Mandy
Coralina Cataldi-Tassoni
as Giselle Mares
Udo Kier
as Father Johannes
Robert Madison
as Detective Lissoni
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
- Budget
- $3,500,000
- Revenue
- $3,119,957
Production Companies
- Film Commission Torino Piemonte
- Myriad Pictures
- Opera Film Produzione
- Medusa Film
- Sky Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mother of Tears about?
An ancient urn is found in a cemetery outside Rome. Once opened, it triggers a series of violent incidents: robberies, rapes and murders increase dramatically, while several mysterious, evil-lookin...
Who directed The Mother of Tears?
The Mother of Tears was directed by Dario Argento.
How long is The Mother of Tears?
The Mother of Tears has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Mother of Tears released?
The Mother of Tears was released on October 31, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mother of Tears?
The main cast of The Mother of Tears includes Asia Argento, Cristian Solimeno, Adam James, Moran Atias, Valéria Cavalli.
Is The Mother of Tears worth watching?
The Mother of Tears has a user rating of 4.5/10 based on 451 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.