Movie

Fatal Desire

2006 · 82 min

A slow, uneasy plunge into obsession and deceit, watching a lonely man's hope curdle into dread and despair.

Tagline: A dark, sexually charged true crime thriller about a perfect match that becomes a perfect nightmare.
Overview: A forty-something ex-policeman named Joe initiates an online relationship with twenty-something Tanya Sullivan. Conflicts arise after Tanya flies to Atlantic City to seduce Joe, and she reveals to him that she is married.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, deception, betrayal, guilt
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
deception
betrayal
guilt
loneliness
Places: big city
suburbs
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: true story
twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong