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Poll: Memorable Horror Moms

A poll by ElMaruecan82
They face "horror" or experience it; they are "horror" or take part to it; they bear "horror" or give birth to it. For Mother's Day, here's a look at some of the most memorable movie mothers from horror movies (and we mean real moms, not presences, ghosts or figments of motel owners' imagination).

Which "horror" mom is your favorite?

After voting, you might discuss the list here

Results of 464 votes:

  1. 1.

    Shelley Duvall in The Shining (1980)

     
    Wendy Torrance
  2. 2.

    Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie in Carrie (1976)

     
    Margaret White
  3. 3.

    Toni Collette in Hereditary (2018)

     
    Annie
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