Melissa
Seen it?1995 | 81 min | Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at music lovers and people who enjoy a knot in their stomach. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. A good follow-up to Klute.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 21 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Melissa follows her dream of becoming a dancer all the way to New York City but finds when she gets there that reaching her goal might cost more than she is willing to sacrifice. In dire need of money, she becomes an exotic dancer in a strip club where a sinister love triangle puts both her heart and her life in danger.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Steve Binder
- Nicole EggertMelissa Anderson
- Rosemary ForsythDr. Gardner
- Victor SlezakRick
- Johnny La SpadaSteven
- Denise FayeColleen
- Tony SiricoJack
- Brette TaylorAmanda
- Michelle TrachtenbergLena