She-Devil (1989)

User Rating:

4.6/10   

Director:

Susan Seidelman

Writers (WGA):

Fay Weldon (novel)
Barry Strugatz (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

8 December 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Revenge Is Sweet... And Low.

Plot:

An awkward and fat woman lives in the suburbs with her husband. She becomes a a monster who wants to revenge that her husband was seduced by an authoress who writes trash fiction.

Plot Keywords:

Revenge | Mother | Novelist | She Devil | Courtroom

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe.

Cast

Meryl Streep	...	Mary Fisher
Roseanne	...	Ruth Patchett (as Roseanne Barr)
Ed Begley Jr.	...	Bob
Linda Hunt	...	Hooper
Sylvia Miles	...	Mrs. Fisher
Elisebeth Peters	...	Nicolette Patchett
Bryan Larkin	...	Andy Patchett
A Martinez	...	Garcia
Maria Pitillo	...	Olivia Honey
Mary Louise Wilson	...	Mrs. Trumper
Susan Willis	...	Ute
Jack Gilpin	...	Larry
Robin Leach	...	Himself
Nitchie Barrett	...	Bob's Secretary
June Gable	...	Realtor

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | New Zealand:M | Portugal:M/12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-10 | Norway:11 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Orion Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

A billboard of Batman (1989) can be seen in the scene in Times Square.

Goofs:

Continuity: The handwriting on the list that Ruth has made of Bob's assets changes several times throughout the movie.

Quotes:

Bob: I had every intention into seeing this marrage through. I'm gonna tell ya something, Ruth... Life is made up of assets and liabilies. As a man I have four basic assets: *one*, a home, that is my castle; *two*, a family, that is loving and devoted; *three*, a successful career that I worked very hard to maintain; and *four*, the freedom to enjoy the fruits of my labor. But when it comes to liabillities, I have only one.
[shouts]
Bob: Thats you, Ruth! And I'm not gonna let you ruin everything
[yells]
Bob: I've worked so hard for! You're a bad mother, a lousy wife, and a terrible cook! In fact, have you looked in a *mirror* recently? I don't even you're a woman. You know what you are? You're a *she-devil*!

Movie Connections:

Features "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" (1984)

Soundtrack:

It's Getting Hot

Not enough praise was given to this little gem...

I will admit from the outset that I have a soft spot for the trio of Seidelman films made in the mid-80's and early 90's-- Desperately Seeking Susan, Making Mr. Right, and this film. There is something playful and quite outrageous about all three of the aforementioned movies with She Devil being the funniest due to great performances by the entire cast, even Roseanne Barr. Although this movie was disregarded by most critics and ignored at the box office, it is truly a funny film with its cartoon-like situations and over-the-top characters. Regardless of what everyone says, check out this film, especially when you find yourself in the mood for a cute and campy movie that is reminiscent of some of the great comedies of the 80's, such as Ruthless People.