Perfect Sisters (2014)

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Tired of their mother's alcoholism and a string of her abusive boyfriends, two sisters plot to kill her.

Introduction
"Perfect Sisters" is a drama thriller movie, directed by Stanley M. Brooks, and composed by Fab Filippo and Adam Till. The film is based on the book titled "The Class Project: How to Kill a Mother: The True Story of Canada's Infamous Bathtub Girls". It was released in 2014 and starred Abigail Breslin and Georgie Henley as the primary characters, with Mira Sorvino as their mom, Linda. The plot concentrates on two teen sis who plot to murder their neglectful and violent mother.

Plot
The movie unfolds the life of two siblings, Sandra (Abigail Breslin) and Beth (Georgie Henley), who deal with their alcoholic and drug-addicted mom Linda (Mira Sorvino) and their younger sibling Robert (James Russo). The environment at their home ends up being disorienting for the ladies due to their mother's poisonous relationships and neglectful parenting. Meanwhile, their performance at school drops and the danger of Robert being taken away by social services poses a significant threat.

Both sisters choose to seek an escape of this disorderly life and plan to eliminate their mother with the motive of securing her life insurance coverage money to begin afresh. They are confident that they can take care of Robert better and provide him with a great future, intending to succeed in school once they are devoid of their mother.

Execution of the Plan and Aftermath
The sis continue developing their plan while drowning their guilt with drugs and alcohol. They lastly perform their plan by getting their mother intoxicated and high, and subsequently drowning her in the bath tub, making it appear like an accident. With the help of their pals, they produce an alibi and manage to encourage the authorities and everybody else that their mother's death was unintentional.

Following the murder, they've managed to briefly enjoy their flexibility and cash. Nevertheless, their absence of remorse and odd behavior quickly starts to raise suspicions amongst their peers and the police. Gradually, friends who understood their plan begin to turn versus them.

Conclusion
The reality unravels when among their friends admits, and the police re-investigate the case. The forensic proof reveals that Linda's death was not an accident however a premeditated murder. This causes the arrest of Sandra and Beth, who are charged with first-degree murder. The film ends with the characters dealing with the awful repercussions brought about by their desperate and misguided actions.

"Perfect Sisters" is a troubling interpretation of real-life occasions called the "Bathtub Girls" case from 2003 where 2 teenage siblings from Mississauga, Ontario, killed their alcoholic mom to leave their inefficient life. The film keenly explores themes of abuse, dysfunction, desperation, and the lengths one may go to leave such scenarios.

Top Cast

  • Abigail Breslin (small)
    Abigail Breslin
    Sandra Anderson
  • Georgie Henley (small)
    Georgie Henley
    Beth Anderson
  • Mira Sorvino (small)
    Mira Sorvino
    Linda / Perfect Mom
  • Jeffrey Ballard (small)
    Jeffrey Ballard
    Justin
  • Zoë Belkin (small)
    Zoë Belkin
    Ashley
  • Jonathan Malen (small)
    Jonathan Malen
    David
  • James Russo (small)
    James Russo
    Steve Bowman
  • Rusty Schwimmer (small)
    Rusty Schwimmer
    Aunt Martha
  • Stephan James (small)
    Stephan James
    Donny
  • Zak Santiago (small)
    Zak Santiago
    Detective Santiago Gates
  • Caleb Pederson
    Bobby