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Death Becomes Her (1992)

★ 6.7PG-1399 minDirector: Robert Zemeckis

1992 film by Robert Zemeckis

Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American surrealist black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis and written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan. The film stars Meryl Streep, Goldie Hawn, Bruce Willis, and Isabella Rossellini. Its plot follows two women who drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth. Filming began in December 1991 and concluded in April 1992; it was filmed in Los Angeles.

Death Becomes Her was released in the United States by Universal Pictures on July 31, 1992. The film received mixed reviews from critics. It was also a pioneer in the use of computer-generated effects and went on to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. The film is regarded as a cult classic and a highly treasured film within the gay community. It has since been adapted into a critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

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What is Death Becomes Her about?
Death Becomes Her (1992) — In 1978, on Broadway, the decadent and narcissist actress Madeline Ashton is performing Songbird, based on Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth. Then she receives her rival Helen Sharp, who is an aspiring writer, and her fiancee Ernest Menville, who is a plastic surgeon, in he
Is Death Becomes Her based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Death Becomes Her scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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