On the other side of drinks, dinner and a one-night stand, lies a terrifying love story.|Sep. 11, 1987|USA|119 Min.|R
Genre: Adult;Drama;Thriller
Description: “Fatal Attraction” (1987) is a gripping psychological thriller that tells the story of Dan Gallagher, a successful Manhattan lawyer living a seemingly perfect life with his wife, Beth, and their daughter, Ellen. While his family is away for the weekend, Dan meets Alex Forrest, an editor at a publishing company, and their casual encounter turns into a brief affair. What starts as a one-time fling quickly spirals out of control when Alex becomes dangerously obsessed with Dan.
Despite Dan’s attempts to end the relationship, Alex refuses to let go. She manipulates him by cutting her wrists to keep him from leaving, falsely claims she is pregnant, and begins to invade his personal life. Her actions escalate as she calls persistently, shows up uninvited at his home, and even confronts Beth under false pretenses. Dan’s efforts to escape her obsession only lead to more chaos, culminating in a tense and dramatic confrontation.
The film explores themes of obsession, guilt, and the consequences of infidelity, portraying how a single mistake can unravel a seemingly stable life. Alex’s chilling refrain, “I will not be ignored,” underscores the dark intensity of the story, making it a memorable cinematic experience. “Fatal Attraction” remains a classic thriller that delves into the dangerous consequences of a seemingly harmless affair.
Cast director: Adrian Lyne
Cast actor: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Stuart Pankin, Ellen Foley, Fred Gwynne, Tom Brennan, Lois Smith, Mike Nussbaum
Original name: Fatal Attraction