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Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
6.6
/10
3,098 Ratings

DEATH BECOMES HER

Directed by Robert Zemeckis
United States, 1992
Comedy, Fantasy

Synopsis

After losing her man to a movie star and friend years prior, a novelist returns home to confront them, looking radiant. Her ex-husband’s new wife wants to know her secret, and discovers the existence of an elixir which grants eternal life. But she soon finds out that immortality has a price.

Synopsis

After losing her man to a movie star and friend years prior, a novelist returns home to confront them, looking radiant. Her ex-husband’s new wife wants to know her secret, and discovers the existence of an elixir which grants eternal life. But she soon finds out that immortality has a price.

Our take

Can a straight story, directed by a straight filmmaker, become queer cinema? Death Becomes Her boldly proclaims as much with its effusive sense of camp and gaudiness. The trinity of Meryl Streep, Isabella Rossellini, & Goldie Hawn alight this best visual effects Oscar® winner’s most eccentric flame.