Throw Momma from the Train (1987)

Poisoned Pepsi

Tired of his mother’s abuse, Owen (Danny DeVito) poisons Momma’s (Anne Ramsey) Pepsi, but then has second thoughts.

Directed by Danny DeVito.

Released in 1987 by MGM.

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  • character-type: Son
  • character-type: Mother
  • action: Argue
  • action: Yell
  • action: Slap
  • editors-choice: Jerks
  • editors-choice: Insults / Comebacks
  • editors-choice: Getting Slapped!
  • primary-genre: Action and Adventure
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Dark Humor & Black Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Action Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • mood: Dark
  • mood: Funny
  • primary-occasion: Holidays
  • secondary-occasion: Mother's Day
  • prop: Poison
  • prop: Remote Control
  • prop: Soda
  • prop: Cup
  • setting: House
  • theme: Overreacting
  • theme: Conflict
  • theme: Defiance
  • theme: Control
  • actor: Anne Ramsey
  • actor: Danny DeVito
  • director: Danny DeVito
  • producer: J. Marina Muhlfriedel
  • producer: Larry Brezner
  • producer: Kristine Johnson
  • producer: Arne Schmidt
  • cinematographer: Barry Sonnenfeld
  • composer: David Newman
  • editor: Michael Jablow
  • costume-designer: Marilyn Vance
  • production-designer: Ida Random
  • role-name: Momma
  • role-name: Owen
  • screenwriter: Stu Silver
  • year: 1987
  • studio: MGM