Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her

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.

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Release Date

7/30/1992

Runtime

104 mins

Overview

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.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$55,000,000

Revenue

$149,000,000

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A darkly funny Gothic comedy where two women's rivalry spirals into grotesque horror after they discover the price of eternal youth. It's visually audacious and wickedly entertaining, blending slapstick body horror with genuine menace.

Mood

AbsurdUnsettlingWhimsical

Themes

ObsessionMortality

Tone

Ironic

Pacing

Brisk

Look

Stylized genreHigh-contrastPractical effects

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Body horror

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