Death Becomes Her
Seen it?1992 | 104 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It won an Oscar, though it had middling reviews (58% on Rotten Tomatoes) and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and fantasy fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. 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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects. Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Award: Best Visual Effects. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Plus 2 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$149 million worldwide on a $55 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
- Meryl StreepMadeline Ashton Menville
- Goldie HawnHelen Sharp
- Bruce WillisDr. Ernest Menville
- Isabella RosselliniLisle von Rhuman
- Ian OgilvyChagall
- Adam StorkeDakota
- Alaina Reed HallPsychologist
- Nancy FishRose
- Michelle JohnsonAnna
- Mary Ellen TrainorVivian Adams