Mickey Spillane, born in 1918, was a seminal figure in crime fiction, known for his hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer. He transitioned from writing to acting, appearing as a character in Mommy (1995) and contributing as a writer for cult classics like My Gun Is Quick (1957) and I, the Jury (1982). Spillane's gritty narratives and sharp dialogue have left an indelible mark on the genre, making his works essential viewing for fans of exploitation and grindhouse cinema.
Mommy
A fiercely possessive mother begins eliminating anyone who threatens her daughter’s success, forcing the twelve-year-old girl to confront the horrifying truth behind Mommy’s devotion. 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. After twelve-year-old Jessica-Ann's teacher breaks her neck, Jessica-Ann starts suspecting her cold and overprotective mother as the killer.
