John Waters' satirical black comedy horror Serial Mom led many viewers to believe that the movie was based on a true story, though that claim is not entirely true. One of John Waters' classic movies, Serial Mom, stars Kathleen Turner as Beverly Sutphin, an unassuming upper-middle-class housewife who has a dark secret: she is a serial killer. The targets of her murders are anyone she feels has offended her or broken the unsaid rules about quiet, suburban life. As the police get closer to catching her, Beverly doubles down on the killing.

Though Serial Mom flopped at the box office, it has grown into a cult classic. The dedicated performances by Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, and a young Matthew Lillard as well as some clever kills make Serial Mom a film that's a joy to watch from start to finish. The film is not just an excuse for Waters...