The Last Seduction
Seen it?1994 | 110 min | Thriller, Crime
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Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Pulp Fiction or The Killing, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use and sex.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A devious femme fatale steals her husband’s drug money and hides out in a small town where she meets the perfect dupe for her next scheme.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Female Lead. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA and 1 DGA Award. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 114K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Dahl
- Linda FiorentinoBridget Gregory
- Peter BergMike Swale
- Bill PullmanClay Gregory
- Bill NunnHarlan
- J.T. WalshFrank Griffith
- Dean NorrisShep
- Herb MitchellBob Trotter
- Michael RayssesPhone Sales Rep.
- Zack PhiferGas Station Attendant
- Brien VaradyChris