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Spanking the Monkey (1994) 6.3
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Reviews: 67 user | 34 critic | 15 from Metacritic.com Raymond Aibelli is a promising medical student ready to begin a prestigious summer internship. But Susan, his mother, is immobilized by a broken leg, and his father Tom, a travelling ... See full summary » Director:David O. RussellWriter:David O. Russell |
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Ray Aibelli
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Bus Woman
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Tom Aibelli
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Joel
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Don
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Dr. Wilson
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Aunt Helen
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Mailman
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Walter Hooten
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Raymond Aibelli is a promising medical student ready to begin a prestigious summer internship. But Susan, his mother, is immobilized by a broken leg, and his father Tom, a travelling salesman, makes Raymond stay home and take care of his mother, an attractive though unhappy woman. His mother's condition leads them to a degree of immediate physical contact which Raymond finds disturbing. He soon meets Toni, a high school girl, but his sexual impulses are increasingly confused, especially since he is still upset over losing the internship. Written by Reid Gagle
Plot Keywords:
mother son incest | student | black comedy | three word title | directorial debut |Taglines:
A gripping comedy about letting go. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 July 1994 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Mão do Desejo See more »Filming Locations:
Pawling, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$200,000 (estimated)Gross:
$1,359,736 (USA)Company Credits
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[shouting]
Ray Aibelli: Shut your big fat mouth!
Ray Aibelli: [moments later after she walks off the house] I'm sorry! I didn't mean to.
Aunt Helen: [crying] You said fat mouth!
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Composed by Mark Sandman
Performed by Morphine
Copyright 1993 Head With Wings Music/Pubco (BMI)
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Shot for around $80,000 with money coming partially from short film grants. See more »Goofs
Boom mic clearly visible when Mr Aibelli first phones Ray from the hotel room. See more »Quotes
Ray Aibelli: [Helen keeps interrupting Ray and his mother talk] Can you do me a favor, Helen?[shouting]
Ray Aibelli: Shut your big fat mouth!
Ray Aibelli: [moments later after she walks off the house] I'm sorry! I didn't mean to.
Aunt Helen: [crying] You said fat mouth!
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Let's Take A Trip TogetherComposed by Mark Sandman
Performed by Morphine
Copyright 1993 Head With Wings Music/Pubco (BMI)
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This film tends to reject the Hollywood made-for-TV oedipus complex (which is usually only expressed in undertones) scenario of a youth beset with confusion over his seemingly unhealthy relationship with his mentally ill mother, and his need to have a uncomplicated non-incestous relationship with Miss American Apple Pie. What we're presented with is a story of an independant young man who has dedicated himself to being unfettered by his emotionally distant, overzealous parents.
When his mother suffers a badly broken leg, he is called upon to take full responsibility for her care thru her entire recuperation. Very reluctantly, he is forced to acknowledge their authority yet again. He is immediately confronted with her immasculating condensations, but is unnerved by her very uninhibited demenor when under the influence of her prescribed pain-killers.
When me and my friend saw this, we were somewhat uncomfortable with the realistic candor of the actors portraying the mother and son. I can say this film, unlike any other I've seen elicits the nervous humor response far more effectively, and truly makes this worth seeing.