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Body of Evidence

1993 · 101 min

A sleazy, seductive thriller that keeps you guessing about guilt while feeling cold and exploitative.

Directed by: Uli Edel
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Starring: Madonna, Willem Dafoe, Julianne Moore

Tagline: An act of love, or an act of murder?
Overview: When an elderly millionaire is found dead with cocaine in his system, his will leaves $8 million to Rebecca Carlson, who was having an affair with him. District attorney Robert Garrett decides to prosecute Rebecca, arguing that she deliberately engaged in wild sex with the old man to overexcite him and lead to his premature death. Defense attorney Frank Dulaney defends Rebecca in court while getting sucked into a dangerous affair with her.

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Directed by: Uli Edel
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Starring: Madonna, Willem Dafoe, Julianne Moore

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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
deception
power
sexuality
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong

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Action	3
Horror	2
Humour	2
Realism	6
Romance	6
Tension	6
Darkness	7
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	5

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