So-called “true stories” of women and crimes. To Die For and Pamela Smart. Gus Van Sant. What was Danny Elfman up to? Tonal shifts. Documentary/mockumentary style. Wait, we’re killing? Idolizing TV life. Questioning motivation. David Cronenberg?! Pretending things are dark comedies. References to horror and exploitation films. More on housewife exploitation. More somewhat harmless fun. John Waters brings new sexual terms to middle America! Soundbank. Capital Punishment. Patty Hearst: convicted felon and John Waters actor. Trials, court rooms and a fetish for trials. It’s finally happening!
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Also referenced: Elephant, Milk, Finding Forrester, Good Will Hunting, Last Days, Gerry, Edward Scissorhands, Mars Attacks, Funny Games, The Office, Fur, Eyes Wide Shut, Dummy, Auto Focus, Natural Born Killers, Good Night and Good Luck, Equilibrium, Eastern Promises, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, Pee Wee, Blood Feast, Mondo Topless, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw, Annie, Ghost Dad, Polyester, Till Death Do Us Part, Spun, The House of the Devil, Lord of War, A Dirty Shame, Scream, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Starcraft, AHHH Real Monsters, Annie, Cry Baby, The Devil’s Rejects, Alfie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Harry Brown, Children of Men
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To Die For
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Director: Gus Van Sant
Writer: Buck Henry
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck
Suzanne Stone is an aspiring TV personality who will do anything to be in the spotlight- including enlisting 3 teenagers to kill her husband.
Serial Mom
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Director: John Waters
Writer: John Waters
Starring: Kathleen Turner, Sam Waterston, Ricki Lake, Mink Stole, Patricia Hearst
A sweet mother takes a little too much at heart for the defence of her family.
