Fatal Attraction
For Dan Gallagher (Michael Douglas), life is good. He is on the rise at his New York law firm, is happily married to his wife, Beth (Anne Archer), and has a loving daughter. But, after a casual fling with a sultry book editor named Alex (Glenn Close), everything changes. Jilted by Dan, Alex becomes unstable, her behavior escalating from aggressive pursuit to obsessive stalking. Dan realizes that his main problem is not hiding his affair, but rather saving himself and his family.
Critic Reviews:
- " An exceptionally well-written, well-acted, and well-directed thriller that extends beyond the boundaries mainstream films typically set. " – Ryan Cracknell
- " Two absolutely riveting performances and a smart reversal of the usual male-female stalker scenario leave behind a nasty taste and an unforgettable cinema experience. " – Angie Errigo
- " Fatal Attraction has an inescapable pull to it; it's suffocatingly exciting. " – Hal Hinson