- Director:
Kevin S. Tenney - AMG Rating:
- Genre: Thriller
- Movie Type: Erotic Thriller
- Themes: Cons and Scams, Treacherous Spouses, Infidelity
- Release Year: 2000
- Run Time: 94 minutes
Plot
Beautiful Rachel (Megan Ward) is the homebound wife of a wealthy, emotionally cold millionaire, Holden (David Dukes). While Holden is away on one of his many business trips, Rachel's close -- very close -- friend, the equally beautiful Carla (Kristin Minter), plots to kill Holden for the inheritance. With murder on their mind, they seduce simpleton cowboy Travis (Linden Ashby), whom they meet in a bar, and convince him to do their dirty work. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the cunning women, a private eye (John Ratzenberger) hired by Holden to follow Rachel (he suspects her of having an affair) discovers the scheme on the night of the intended murder. Alibis backfire, loyalties are questioned, and more than one murder takes place before the unpredictable ending.~ Buzz McClain, All Movie Guide
Review
We'll be careful and try not to spoil the surprises of this very well-executed, darkly erotic murder mystery, but it's going to be tough. The story is told from several viewpoints, with a clock rolling backward to indicate how much time has elapsed between incidents. Sometimes one sees the same scene from a different angle as the character's viewpoint changes. It's an effective technique, and the fragmenting of the puzzle makes the film even better than the cheesy erotic thriller the box art makes it look like. A seductively attractive cast is emboldened by a clever script that bears the suspenseful elements of Diabolique and the melodrama of Dallas. It's strictly B-movie fare, but it's well done enough to watch twice to see what clues were missed the first time through. B-movie fans will not be disappointed by the ending.~ Buzz McClain, All Movie Guide
