Movie

The Stranger Beside Me

1995 · 92 min

A slow-burning domestic thriller that keeps you uneasy as a woman slowly uncovers the predator behind her husband's charming facade.

Tagline: It's what you don't know that can kill you.
Overview: When Jennifer marries Chris, it seems she can finally let go of her tragic past. But behind the perfect facade lies a violent, possessive dark side--and a past filled with secrets. As she begins to suspect his involvement with a string of rapes, Jennifer sets out to expose the horrifying truth about her husband...before he strikes again.
How it feels: Tense, dark, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, trauma, isolation, deception
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
trauma
isolation
deception
survival
Places: suburbs
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild