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Fatal Attraction (1987), Director: Adrian Lyne, rated R for language, violence

On the other side of drinks, dinner and a one night stand, lies a terrifying love story.

Film ClipStarring: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Stuart Pankin, Ellen Latzen, Fred Gwynne, Ellen Foley, Meg Mundy

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"Well, what am I supposed to do? You won't answer my calls, you change your number. I mean, I'm not gonna be ignored, Dan!" – Alex Forrest

Why watch this? If you are a married man, this film will keep you married.

Plot Summary: A seemingly happily married lawyer has a one-night stand with a sultry woman, Alex, he meets through work. He believes it to be a fleeting encounter, but she harbors a different view and refuses to let their affair end. Her obsession escalates into increasingly dangerous and threatening behavior, putting his life and family in jeopardy.

Dad's Preview: This is the worse-case scenario for men who cheat on their wives. I could not believe that innocent, plain Glenn Close could transform into Alex, a foxy seductress. After a brief affair, she is jilted. Her heartbreak turns her into an obsessive, insane stalker. Michael Douglas is also awesome as the cheater, who, after the initial mistake, just wants it to end and go away. Alex, however, will not be denied, with disastrous results. Just remember to pass on the rabbit stew.


Jaffe/Lansing Productions; Paramount Pictures

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