A KISS BEFORE DYING

Matt Dillon, Sean Young, Max Von Sydow, Diane Ladd

Universal; Directed by James Dearden

Rated R; 95 minutes; 1991

From James Dearden, the writer of the tension-filled, box-office blockbuster "FATAL ATTRACTION," comes this harrowing tale of murder, passion, greed and deceit. Based on the best-selling novel by Ira Levin and starring Matt Dillon and Sean Young, this smash hit is the story of a woman who marries a charismatic charmer, unaware of his ruthless - and deadly - scheme for success.

 

 

Reviews

"A killer thriller, a ‘FATAL ATTRACTION’ for the 90s. Matt Dillon is brilliant. Murder, passion and greed, A KISS BEFORE DYING has it all."

— Pat Collins, WWOR-TV

"Two thumbs up! Especially for the performances of Sean Young and Matt Dillon."

— SISKEL & EBERT

"A riveting suspense thriller with just the right amount of chills."

— Neil Rosen, WNCN RADIO

"An entertaining thriller! Sean Young is a fresh, exciting performer."

— Gene Siskel, CHICAGO TRIBUNE

"Entertaining! Matt Dillon gives a fine portrayal and Sean Young is very good. A KISS BEFORE DYING is pop moviemaking to be enjoyed."

— Vincent Canby, NEW YORK TIMES

"Erotic and stylish! This is one hot chiller!"

— Bob Fenster, ARIZONA REPUBLIC

 

 

BLURB

This campus thriller is certain to keep students on the edge of their seats.