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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | ... | Carol | |
| Brenda Vaccaro | ... | Betty | |
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Jack Hallett | ... | Lawyer |
| Nicholas Love | ... | Tom (as Nick Love) | |
| James Rebhorn | ... | Richard | |
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Tico Wells | ... | Henry |
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Sam Schacht | ... | Uncle Fletcher (as Sam Schact) |
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Nina Lora | ... | Carol as a Child |
| Steve Buscemi | ... | Eddy | |
| Frank Stallone | ... | Ledray | |
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Denise Dumont | ... | Mariana (as Denise Dummont) |
| Peter Coyote | ... | Sharpe / Larry | |
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Jim Geallis | ... | Lt. Sharpe (as James Geallis) |
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Ken Moser | ... | Ledray's Sidekick |
| Nicholas Cimino | ... | Boy with Kittens | |
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Carol inherits a night club from her weird uncle. She moves into the place, only to find out just how weird her uncle really was. She begins to remember more about her very special relationship with her uncle as she battles her memories and her surroundings in her new home. Written by Rick Lofgren <rlofgren@synopsys.com>
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3 March 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Corazón de medianoche See more »Filming Locations:
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This film features a short stag film called "Apple Knockers and Coke," on a B&W television (at around 16 mins); which was sold to the director as supposedly starring Marilyn Monroe. In actuality, the film stars 1954 Playboy model Arline Hunter, who had a slight resemblance to Monroe. See more »Alternate Versions
The Italian and German VHS and TV editions run 1:29:01 at PAL speed; the UK DVD edition runs 1:46:25 at PAL speed, so it's 17 minutes longer. Nevertheless, it's missing a bit during the rape scene: for a few seconds the hardcore cartoon showing on TV is replaced by less rude images. The cartoon is intact in the other shorter editions. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Jennifer Jason Leigh plays a psychologically devastated young woman who has inherited an adult club from her recently deceased uncle. She initially remembers only his kindness to her, and wants nothing to do with his past business life. Her goal is to transform the closed building into a dance club and to try to make it on her own. She sets up housekeeping in her uncle's former living quarters, and pays a contractor to oversee the renovation. The film contains some graphic sexual content, but it adds to the horror rather than plays a purely exploitive role. The story is about the irreparable harm caused by abuse and it is a powerful celluloid indictment of sexual predators who leave few obvious physical scars on their victims.
The movie died a quick box office death. It was not designed for the fans of X-rated fun & games, and it was too dark and unsettling for most regular viewers looking for a pleasant night out. Leigh's character is the only role fully developed. Most of the other acting is B-movie quality at best and the dialogue is often wooden. Nonetheless, her performance and the story are good enough to carry the picture.
The story functions best as a psychological horror story and the cinematography contains some truly frightening visual images of things she sees or thinks she sees. These elements work well to underline her insecurity and instability. They also highlight her courage in trying to make it on her own in a world ready to accept that she is merely weak-minded and unable to cope. The script is not at the same level as that of "Spoorlos" or "Sixth Sense," but it is as good as many quality thrillers. There are very few pictures that deal with this subject area in more than an oblique way and rarely from the perspective of the abused. Give this movie a chance to work. Realism in cinema is hard to find, and this is an imperfect but realistic exploration of a difficult topic.