The Mommy Returns is a 2012 Filipino comedy horror movie produced by Regal Films. It was released in Philippine cinemas on May 9, 2012. The title is a direct reference to the 2001 American filmThe Mummy Returns.
Plot 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 for Purgatory) 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.
Cast Pokwang as Ruby Pascual-Martirez Gabby Concepcion as William Martirez Ruffa Gutierrez as Catherine Laurel-Martirez Kiray Celis as Amethyst "Amy" P. Martirez Gerald Pesigan as Topaz "Toffi" P. Martirez Jillian Ward as Sapphire "Saf" P. Martirez Gloria Diaz as Mabel Diaz-Laurel John Lapus as Diyoga Moi Bien as Inday Moi Kerbie Zamora as Gary Ervic Vijandre as Rodel Hiro Magalona as Emil
Release
Distribution The Mommy Returns had a premiere night in Cinema 9 of SM Megamall on May 8, 2012."The Mommy Returns" premiere night via PEP.ph It was released in Philippine cinemas on May 11, 2012.
Box office The Mother's Story grossed P30.6 million in the Philippines after two weeks of release, according to figures from Box Office Mojo.The Mommy Returns gross via Box Office Mojo
Critical reception The Mommy Returns received generally negative reviews from local film critics. Mark Angelo Ching of PEP.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.PEP REVIEW: "The Mommy Returns" via PEP.ph
Johanna Poblete of Business World said The Mommy Returns did not offer anything new, and did not "elevate the local movie industry".Over her dead mommy’s body via Business World Philbert Dy of ClickTheCity.com said the movie was "a dreadful bore."No comedy via ClickTheCity.com
See also List of ghost films
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