Enid Is Sleeping (1990)

Enid is horrible, her husband and younger sister are having an affair. When Enid walks in on them 'enjoying' themselves, she is furious. A fight develops and Enid is hit over the head with ... See full summary »

Director:

Maurice Phillips

Writers:

Maurice Phillips, A.J. Tipping,

Stars:

Elizabeth Perkins, Judge Reinhold, Jeffrey Jones

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Jane
Judge Reinhold	...	Harry
Jeffrey Jones	...	Floyd
Maureen Mueller	...	Enid
Rhea Perlman	...	Mavis
Brion James	...	Trucker
Charles Tyner	...	Man at Indian Burial Site
Henry Jones	...	Old Man
Michael J. Pollard	...	Motel Manager
James Lashly	...	Gas Station Attendant
Nicholas Love	...	Robber #1
Alex Chapman	...	Robber #2
Luce Rains	...	Fireman (as Steven Schwartz-Hartley)
Deeny Dakota	...	Mary Lou (as Deenie Dakota)
Maurice Phillips	...	Cop at Indian Road Sign

Storyline

Enid is horrible, her husband and younger sister are having an affair. When Enid walks in on them 'enjoying' themselves, she is furious. A fight develops and Enid is hit over the head with a heavy object. One disaster after another ensues, as they attempt to make Enid's death look like an accident.

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Plot Keywords:

lingerie slip | cult film | sister sister relationship | sibling rivalry | car explosion | 

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Taglines:

Enid caught her husband cheating with her sister. Now the red-hot lovers are hiding a stone-cold stiff.

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 May 1991 (UK)

Also Known As:

Over Her Dead Body

Filming Locations:

Espanola, New Mexico, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Davis Entertainment, Vestron Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the first movie filmed at Garson Studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Connections

Features Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (1984)

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Soundtracks

"COMING HOME"
Written by Chris Marshall & Ray Matthews
Courtesy Bruton/APM Music

User Reviews

A Must Watch Again if rated Less Than a 7-10

This is one of my All Time Favorites! Elizabeth Perkins is at top of her comedic game and Rita Perlman was great fit on dispatcher. The older sister completed the circle of laughter and is always guaranteed to make one laugh out loud!! Anyone rating this flick less than a 7-10 may reflect stress (excessive) and distraction in your life?! By all means, one would need to relax & watch after exercising, running, or of course, a glass of wine or your favorite relaxation aid and enjoy the film ... for the first time (again!)!! Judge Reinhold is hilarious as his character comes to life without having to (or appearing to; smile) act out the character. Reinhold's over-zealous action seeking sidekick and partner on the force, is non other than the principal from Ferris Beulers Day Off fame. I've bought the DVD & also have it on the Laser Disc. It's a movie worth watching (& re-rating) as if the first attempt didn't yield a 7+ rating the 2nd time will! The comic genius of the characters, background music and perfect type-cast of Perkins and Reinhold makes this film, well, a Comedic Gem in which the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly accidents in life ...and the decisions to fix or clean them up don't always go according to plan!