Character: Martha Baring

Directed by: Jonathan Darby

Written by: Jane Rusconi

Produced by: Douglas Wick

Cast Members: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jonathan Schaech, Nina Foch, Hal Holbrook

Released date: March 6, 1998

Genre: Drama, Thriller

Jackson and Helen are in love and about to have their first child when they move in with Jackson's mother, Martha, in order to take care of the family estate. But all is not well in this household. Martha is jealous of her son's affection for Helen, and, despite her Southern smile, she's starting to act strangely. As Helen tries to create a happy home life, Martha attempts to divide the family so that Jackson will become hers alone.

Taglines

• Don’t Breathe A Word
• When Jackson brought home his new bride, she was everything a mother would kill for.

Character’s Quotes

• Now, why can’t you just be sensible. Leave your life and your work and your friends and move in here with a controlling old woman, and a big ranch of horse shit.
• Get up! You think you’re an alley cat, dropping its litter by the side of the road?