“Michael Douglas’ $320 Million Psychological Thriller Gets New Streaming Home”

Fatal attractionthe 1987 psychological thriller starring Michael Douglas, Glenn Close and Anne Archer, will be Streaming on Prime Video on December 1st. The film is considered to be the trigger for the erotic thriller boom that took place from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s.

Fatal attraction tells the story of a married man, Dan Gallagher (Douglas), and his weekend affair with Alexandra Forrest (Glenn Close). After their affair, Alex becomes obsessed with Dan and refuses to cut ties with him despite his attempts to end their relationship. Over the course of the film, Alex begins stalking and harassing Dan, his wife Beth (Archer), and their daughter Ellen (Ellen Hamilton Latzen). As Dan tries to calm the situation between him and Alex, he ends up escalating their behavior even further, highlighting the film’s themes of adultery, obsession, and the lengths some people are willing to go to maintain toxic relationships.

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The film was a huge success both critically and commercially. With a modest budget of just $14 million Fatal attraction The film grossed $320 million and became the second highest-grossing film of 1987. Critics praised the film for its compelling story, careful editing and the cast’s performances. Fatal attraction was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actress (Close) and Best Supporting Actress (Archer). The film has an approval rating of 74% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Since its release Fatal attraction has become a pop culture phenomenon, with Close’s performance in particular captivating viewers. Her performance as Alex was analyzed by psychiatrists and film experts for the character’s impulsive behavior and emotional instability, all characteristics of borderline personality disorder. A scene in the film in which Close’s character cooks the family’s pet rabbit even gave rise to the phrase “rabbit cauldron,” referring to an obsessive former lover who is spurned by her ex.

The television adaptation of Fatal Attraction failed to capture the film’s success

A Fatal attraction The television adaptation was released by Paramount+ in April 2023. The series starred Joshua Jackson (Edge area) and Lizzy Caplan (Master of sex, Mean Girls) as Dan Gallagher and Alex Forrest, respectively. The Fatal attraction The show reimagined the 1987 film and explored the themes of marriage and infidelity from a more modern perspective, with a greater focus on strong women, personality disorders, and the power of coercion and control.

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Fatal attractionThe television adaptation failed to captivate audiences as much as the film, and the series only has a 37% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes critics. Viewers liked the show more than critics: 68% of site users enjoyed the series. The show aired for one season with eight episodes and in October 2023, the series was canceled by Paramount+.

Michael Douglas and Glenn Close Fatal attraction will stream on Prime Video starting December 1st.

Source: Prime Video

A successful lawyer’s life spirals out of control after a weekend affair with a woman who refuses to let him go. The more obsessed she becomes, the more dangerous her actions become, endangering his family and career.

director

Adrian Lyne

Release date

September 18, 1987

Pour

Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Stuart Pankin, Ellen Foley

writer

James Dearden

Duration

119 minutes

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