Infatuated with the idea of becoming rich, college student Jonathan Corliss secretly dates Dorothy Carlsson to gain the approval of her wealthy father. When Dorothy tells Jonathan that she is pregnant and that her father will deny her inheritance if he finds out, Jonathan murders her, but he stages her death as a suicide. As Jonathan works his way onto Mr. Carlsson's payroll, Dorothy's twin sister, Ellen, investigates the apparent suicide.
Directed by James Dearden
cupboard
girlfriend
remake
train
impostor
twins
dual role
neo-noir
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Cast
Matt Dillon
Jonathan Corliss
Sean Young
Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson
Max von Sydow
Thor Carlsson
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Corliss
James Russo
Dan Corelli
Adam Horovitz
Jay Faraday
Martha Gehman
Patricia Farren
Ben Browder
Tommy Roussell
Briony Glassco
Waitress
Galaxy Craze
Susie
Joie Lee
Cathy
Jim Fyfe
Terry Dieter
Crew
James Dearden
Director
James Dearden
Screenplay
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Eric Fellner
Executive Producer
Greg Powell
Stunts
Ira Levin
Novel
Suzanne Smith Crowley
Casting
Tracey Eddon
Stunts
Jery Hewitt
Stunts
Hugh Aodh O'Brien
Stunts
Tim Lewis
Second Assistant Director
Stephenie McMillan
Set Dresser
Popular Reviews
19 reviews
fartboy76
8.0★ · 12/01/24
would eat matt Dillon’s chest hair like spaghetti you get me
would eat matt Dillon’s chest hair like spaghetti you get me
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Sam
2.0★ · 02/08/26
What even was this? And why didn't he just kill Ellen when he had the chance? Nonetheless, I am interested in what that little boy has to do with this
What even was this? And why didn't he just kill Ellen when he had the chance? Nonetheless, I am interested in what that little boy has to do with this
Somto UmeloPRO
10.0★ · 01/02/26
This was sooo good and suspenseful! The 90s really did justice to the Erotic Thriller genre. Loved the characters and Matt Dillon gave a great performance. The chase scene at the end was scrumptious!
This was sooo good and suspenseful! The 90s really did justice to the Erotic Thriller genre. Loved the characters and Matt Dillon gave a great performance. The chase scene at the end was scrumptious!
johnny dangeloPRO
4.0★ · 12/29/25
rip matt dillon you would’ve loved the talented mr ripley
pile of wank thirst watch. <3
rip matt dillon you would’ve loved the talented mr ripley