Parents' Guide to

Mrs. Serial Killer

By Andrea Beach, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 17+

Weak, predictable thriller has blood, gore, strong language.

Movie NR 2020 106 minutes
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age 15+

Based on 5 parent reviews

Govedarica55
Govedarica55 Adult
October 24, 2020
age 14+

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
Bandersnatch
Bandersnatch Adult
September 27, 2020
age 16+

Ok as a one-time watch

This movie is ok as a one-time watch. Though the story is common and this acting is deceiving, the story arcs were good!!!

This title has:

Too much violence
Too much swearing
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What's the Story?

MRS. SERIAL KILLER tells the story of Shona (Jacqueline Fernandez), who's married to Joy, a prominent doctor (Manoj Bajpayee). When Joy is arrested for being a suspected serial killer, Shona is sure he's being set up and determines to do whatever it takes to get her husband out of jail. Her efforts are hindered, though, by her ex-boyfriend Imran (Mohit Raina), who's the cop who arrested Joy in the first place.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (5):
Kids say (2):

Unfortunately, this thriller is too full of plot and character problems to deliver any kind of real thrills. And as you'd imagine, for the movie to work, the person playing Mrs. Serial Killer would have to deliver a strong performance the audience can get behind. That's not the case here. Jacqueline Fernandez does have a certain amount of screen presence, but her acting here is too see-through. That, the predictable story, unrealistic behavior, and magically convenient developments make it hard to just go along for the ride.

The story involving forced abortions before victims are killed and dismembered, the occasional gore, and the strong language make it suitable for the oldest teens and up.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the violence in Mrs. Serial Killer. How do you feel when you see violence and gore in movies, games, video games, etc.? Is it a big deal? Why or why not?

  • Why are violent movies so popular?

  • What are some of your favorite thrillers? How does this one compare?

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