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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To Die For
Released: October 6, 1995
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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
Released: April 13, 1994
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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.
