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| Directed by | Joel C. Lamangan |
| Written by | Senedy Que |
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| Cinematography | Mo Zee |
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| Music by | Cesar Francis Concio |
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| Distributed by | Regal Entertainment |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Box office | ₱30.6 million |
The Mommy Returns is a 2012Filipinocomedy horror movie produced byRegal Films. It was released in Philippine cinemas on May 9, 2012. The title is a direct reference to the 2001 American filmThe Mummy Returns.
The Mommy Returns tells the story of a mother, Ruby, who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding anniversary with husband William. With her untimely death, she leaves behind her three children Amethyst, Topaz, and Sapphire.
Ruby is also temporarily trapped in PURGA (short forPurgatory) with its guardian, Dyoga, and the pesky Manny, the chicken pet of San Pedro.
When Catherine, a younger and prettier woman, comes into the life of William, Ruby escapes from PURGA and returns to earth as a ghost to drive Catherine out of the family she left behind.
The Mommy Returns had a premiere night in Cinema 9 of SM Megamall on May 8, 2012.[1] It was released inPhilippine cinemas on May 11, 2012.
The Mother's Story grossed P30.6 million in the Philippines after two weeks of release, according to figures fromBox Office Mojo.[2]
The Mommy Returns received generally negative reviews from local film critics. Mark Angelo Ching ofPEP.ph stated that the film was not funny and only worked in its dramatic moments; he also commented on the dull performance of the cast.[3]
Johanna Poblete ofBusiness World saidThe Mommy Returns did not offer anything new, and did not "elevate the local movie industry".[4] Philbert Dy ofClickTheCity.com said the movie was "a dreadful bore."[5]