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A Kiss Before Dying
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A Kiss Before Dying

1991 · 95 min Mystery Thriller Crime
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

A genre thriller made with intelligence. The director understands the difference between suspense and shock — and chooses the former.

Worth watching for the atmosphere and structure. The finale may not please everyone — but the road there is worth the time.

For those who like films that keep them in a state of uncertainty until the end.

Director: James Dearden

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night when you can give yourself fully to the film. Not as background — fully present.

🎭 Cast

Matt Dillon

Matt Dillon

Jonathan Corliss

Sean Young

Sean Young

Ellen / Dorothy Carlsson

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Thor Carlsson

Diane Ladd

Diane Ladd

Mrs. Corliss

James Russo

James Russo

Dan Corelli

Adam Horovitz

Adam Horovitz

Jay Faraday

Martha Gehman

Martha Gehman

Patricia Farren

Ben Browder

Ben Browder

Tommy Roussell

Briony Glassco

Briony Glassco

Waitress

Galaxy Craze

Galaxy Craze

Susie

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