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Friend of the Family II

1996 · 83 min

A steamy, low-key domestic thriller that coasts on mounting unease and the dread of a secret about to surface.

Directed by
Fred Olen Ray
Genres
Thriller
Tagline
Once is never enough
Overview
Alex decides to have an affair with a woman named Linda while he is on business in New Orleans. When he returns home to his wife and child, he is surprised to find that his wife has hired the off-kilter homewrecker as a nanny to their baby. Alex must find a way to stay cool and not let his wife know the true identity and intentions of Linda.
How it feels
Tense, dark and campy. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Deception, obsession, betrayal, family
Content
Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
Note
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Directed by
Fred Olen Ray
Genres
Thriller
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Friend of the Family Collection

  1. Friend of the FamilyMovie · 1995
  2. Friend of the Family IIMovie · 1996 This title

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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror3
Humour2
Realism5
Romance4
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

Cast

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