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In this darkly comic horror, aging actress Madeline Ashton and her bitter rival Helen Sharp discover a mysterious potion that promises eternal youth. But as they consume the elixir, the dark consequences begin to surface—bodies twist, secrets unravel, and their rivalry spirals into a grotesque dance of vanity and revenge. Zemeckis crafts a stylish, macabre tale that blends unsettling body horror with sharp satire, keeping you on edge as the two women’s obsession with beauty turns into a nightmare they can’t escape.
Death Becomes Her
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What is Death Becomes Her about?
In this darkly comic horror, aging actress Madeline Ashton and her bitter rival Helen Sharp discover a mysterious potion that promises eternal youth. But as they consume the elixir, the dark consequences begin to surface—bodies twist, secrets unravel, and their rivalry spirals into a grotesque...
When was Death Becomes Her released?
Death Becomes Her was released in 1990.
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User Reviews
GhoulWatcher – 7/10
“I wasn't expecting such a twisted mix of comedy and horror, but Death Becomes Her really nails it. The body-horror effects are wonderfully goopy, and Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn have this amazing catty chemistry. It's not the scariest thing I've seen, but the final act is wild and unforgettable.”
ScreamQueen83 – 6/10
“For me, the premise is great and the makeup effects are top-notch, but the pacing drags a bit in the middle. The performances are fun, especially from Isabella Rossellini, but I wished they'd leaned harder into the horror. Still, it's a fun ride if you like dark satire.”
HorrorHound21 – 8/10
“This movie is a hidden gem! The way it mixes campy humor with genuinely disturbing imagery is a tricky balance, and Zemeckis pulls it off. I loved the practical effects—so much better than CGI. The ending is so satisfyingly bizarre. Definitely a rewatch for me.”
MidnightMaven – 5/10
“I get why some people love this, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me. The tone is all over the place—sometimes it's a comedy, sometimes it's trying to be spooky, and it never fully commits. The characters are unlikeable, which might be intentional, but it made it hard for me to care. A few good scares, but overall just okay.”
