Majel Barrett, born in 1932, is celebrated for her diverse roles in cult cinema, including her performance in The Black Orchid (1958). With a career that spanned decades, she also appeared in Love in a Goldfish Bowl (1961) and A Guide for the Married Man (1967), showcasing her versatility in both drama and comedy. Barrett's later work in The Domino Principle (1977) and Mommy (1995) further cements her place in the realm of cult films, where her contributions resonate with fans of the genre.
Mommy
Patty McCormack's "Mommy" is psychotically obsessed with her 12-year-old daughter Jessica Ann -- so much so that when she finds out Jessica didn't get the "Student of the Year" award again, she solves the problem by murdering the teacher who didn't recommend her for it. She dismisses the killing as inconsequential ("a minor accident"), but the homicide detective assigned to the case suspects her immediately, and an insurance investigator who also suspects her tries to get close to Jessica Ann to find out what really happened.
