Ed and His Dead Mother is a 1993 American dark comedy film starring Steve Buscemi, Miriam Margolyes, and Ned Beatty.

Plot

Ed Chilton inherits his family's hardware store following the death of his beloved mother, Mabel. He lives with his maternal uncle, Benny, who appears to be happy that his annoying sister is out of his life. One morning, Ed is approached at work by salesman A. J. Pattle, who offers to resurrect Ed's mother for $1000. Ed is initially skeptical, but Pattle notes the fee need not be paid up front.