Never Talk to Strangers (1995)

Sarah Taylor, a criminal psychologist, embarks on a torrid affair with a seductive stranger. However, she begins doubting whether she can trust him when a mysterious stalker begins harassing her.

Director:

Peter Hall

Writers:

Lewis A. Green (as Lewis Green), Jordan Rush

Stars:

Rebecca De Mornay, Antonio Banderas, Dennis Miller

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rebecca De Mornay	...	Dr. Sarah Taylor
Antonio Banderas	...	Tony Ramirez
Dennis Miller	...	Cliff Raddison
Len Cariou	...	Henry Taylor
Harry Dean Stanton	...	Max Cheski
Eugene Lipinski	...	Dudakoff
Martha Burns	...	Maura
Beau Starr	...	Grogan
Phillip Jarrett	...	Spatz
Tim Kelleher	...	Wabash
Emma Corosky	...	Young Sarah
Susan Coyne	...	Alison
Joseph R. Gannascoli	...	Carnival Attendant
Reg Dreger	...	Flight Attendant
Frances Hyland	...	Mrs. Slotnick

Storyline

Sarah Taylor, a police psychologist, meets a mysterious and seductive man, Tony Ramirez, and falls in love with him. As a result of this relationship, she changes her personality when she begins to receive anonymous telephone calls.

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Plot Keywords:

woman in jeopardy | united states of america | usa | united states | anonymous telephone call | 

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Taglines:

In A World Where Love Isn't Always Safe, Trust Can Be Deadly.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language and some strong graphic sexuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Raoul Ruiz was originally slated to direct this film.

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Goofs

After Sarah plants the gun in Tony's right hand she goes into the bathroom to clean up. When she comes out and kneels by Tony, the gun is no longer there.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Max Cheski: I think sex is overrated, Dr. Taylor. Don't you?
Max Cheski: No, I guess not. You'd be out of a job, wouldn't you?
Max Cheski: I love that little scar... on your mouth.

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Alternate Versions

An unrated version is available on laserdisc.

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Connections

Featured in At the Movies: Vampire in Brooklyn/Mighty Aphrodite/Copycat/Leaving Las Vegas/Never Talk to Strangers (1995)

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Soundtracks

Paranoia
Performed by Barstool Prophets
Written by Graham Greer, Al Morier, Glenn Forrester, Bobby Tamas
Courtesy of Mercury/Polydor Canada

User Reviews

chain-link fence makes great interior decor

Duh, it's a thriller during the early nineties Tarnished Age of Thrillers. I'm sure glad we're past that stage. So yes, if you don't know already, as a thriller it stinks.

But as a sex movie, it's not bad. I mean, who else would you rather see getting it on than Banderas and De Mornay. There's one classically trashy scene when Antonio nails the naked and voluptuous Rebecca up against a very trendy chain-link fence inside her very trendy loft. Antonio looks more angry than turned on and Rebecca looks more ashamed and uncomfortable, but she's naked, sexy, and making some happy sounds, so who cares? And who cares whodunit either?

Details

Country:

USA Canada Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Never Talk to Strangers

Filming Locations:

Budapest, Hungary

Box Office

Budget:

$6,400,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,903,457, 22 October 1995

Gross USA:

$6,858,261

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,858,261

Company Credits

Production Co:

TriStar Pictures, Abaton Filmhauswertung GmbH, Alliance Communications Corporation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1