Death Becomes Her
Film1992104 min

Death Becomes Her

Taste attributes: comedyfantasyhorrormonster/alien/supernaturalunsavourylightimaginarysimplecomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosion

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"In one small bottle... The fountain of youth. The secret of eternal life. The power of an ancient potion. Sometimes it works... sometimes it doesn't."

Boxlist takeAn otherworldly horror comedy that is morally murky and uncomplicated. Best if you like edge over warmth.

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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What lines up

  • Linearity: Balanced linearity, just how this profile likes it
  • Originality: Balanced originality, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

complex relationshipdeep rivalryfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardyself destruction/implosion

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Meryl StreepBruce WillisGoldie HawnIsabella RosselliniIan Ogilvy

Details

Genre
Comedy
Year
1992
Runtime
104 min
Status
Released
Studio
Universal Pictures
Taste scores
How we score

Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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