Throw Momma from the Train (1987) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p
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This 35mm film trailer has been given to me by a contributor and transferred to digital using the Gugusse Roller with the Raspberry Pi HQ Camera.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094142/
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/throw_momma_from_the_train 64% - 54%
Thanks to Eric Anderson for sending me this roll!
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Synopsis (by ChatGPT):
"Throw Momma from the Train" (1987) is a black comedy film directed by Danny DeVito. The movie stars DeVito as Owen Lift, a middle-aged man who lives with his overbearing, tyrannical mother, played by Anne Ramsey. Billy Crystal co-stars as Larry Donner, a frustrated writing professor who once had a successful novel and is now struggling with writer's block.
The plot takes inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train." Owen, a student in Larry's class, misinterprets a rant by Larry about wanting his ex-wife dead. He proposes a crisscross murder scheme: Owen will kill Larry's ex-wife, and in return, Larry should kill Owen's domineering mother.
The ensuing chaos, featuring failed murder attempts and a growing suspicion from the police, provides plenty of darkly comedic moments. The performances by DeVito, Crystal, and Ramsey, who received an Academy Award nomination for her role, drive the film and infuse it with a unique blend of comedy and suspense.
"Throw Momma from the Train" stands out for its clever twist on a classic Hitchcock plot, combined with memorable performances and sharp, dark humor.