I've liked this movie ever since I was a kid ( yes I was a disturbed individual). But revisiting it I never realized how dark and gruesome it was. The film stars Sean Young (Blade Runner) as Ellen a young do gooders with a rich family. Her sister seemingly commits suicide but we know she's been murdered by her hunky fiancee Johnathan played by a scary Matt Dillon (Crash) which just so happens to be Ellen's new beau. Ellen suspects and Johnathan tracks up a brutal body count. Which I'm sure helped Dillon get ready for the film the house that jack built. Its entertaining and stylish. I loved the thrillers of this era that tried to emulate the beauty of the films of the golden age and mix them with some sheer tastiness. For other examples check out Final Analysis and Pacific Heights. It can all be a bit gaudy and goofy at times but this one builds up to a killer finale even though it feels slightly familiar.
Budget: $27m
Box Office: $15m
4/5
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