Mommy Dearest - The True Story of Joan Crawford

One of tonight's top Internet searches is for "Mommy Dearest." Wow, how that brings back some scary memories of the 1981 "Mommy Dearest" movie starring actress Faye Dunaway.

"Mommie Dearest" is based on the famous actress Joan Crawford and the abuse she inflicted on adopted child Christina Crawford. The movie is absolutely chilling and to think it's based on a true story.

Christina Crawford also wrote a book about her childhood called "Mommie Dearest: A True Story."

You can also find the Mommie Dearest DVD available on Amazon.com. If you've never seen the movie you should, it's a classic. Check out this "Mommie Dearest" film clip: