WILD THINGS / BODY DOUBLE-2PK (DVD) DVD

Wild Things
This thriller takes place in Blue Bay, Florida, where social-climbing guidance counselor Sam Lombardo (Matt Dillon) is indifferent to teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan (Denise Richards), who retaliates by accusing him of rape, an accusation that leads to his suspension by the school and a rejection from the country club. He can't afford a big attorney, so he hires shrewd Ken Bowden (Bill Murray), while Kelly's mom, Sandra Van Ryan (Theresa Russell), Sam's former lover, gets a platoon of top lawyers. Trailer-trash Suzie Toller (Neve Campbell) backs up Kelly's claim and additional plot twists and turns develop. The seldom-seen Carrie Snodgrass (Diary of a Mad Housewife) has a supporting role in this film. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Body Double
In Body Double, director Brian DePalma pays homage to the Alfred Hitchcock movies Vertigo and Rear Window, adding a few grotesque touches all his own. Craig Wasson plays Jake, a struggling actor who keeps losing jobs because of his claustrophobia. To make matters worse, his girlfriend has walked out on him, so he has no place to sleep. His pal offers him the use of his apartment for the evening. The apartment happens to be equipped with a huge picture window and telescope, enabling him to spy on his beautiful neighbor Gloria (Deborah Shelton) while she undresses. He also bears witness to her brutal murder. And then he meets a porn star (Melanie Griffith), who has just taken a job posing as the late Gloria. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast Kevin Bacon as Ray Duquette Matt Dillon as Sam Lombardo Neve Campbell as Suzie Toller Theresa Russell as Sandra Van Ryan Denise Richards as Kelly Van Ryan Daphne Rubin-Vega as Gloria Perez Robert Wagner as Tom Baxter Bill Murray as Ken Bowden Carrie Snodgress as Ruby Cory Pendergast as Jimmy Leach Marc Macaulay as Walter Toi Svane as Nicole Jeff Perry as Bryce Hunter Craig Wasson as Jake Scully Gregg Henry as Sam Bouchard Melanie Griffith as Holly Deborah Shelton as Gloria Revelle Guy Boyd as Jim McLean Dennis Franz as Rubin David Haskell as Drama Teacher

Crew Janet Hirshenson - Casting Jane Jenkins - Casting Gloria Gresham - Costume Designer Joe Napolitano - First Assistant Director Brian De Palma - Director Jerry Greenberg - Editor Bill Pankow - Editor Howard Gottfried - Executive Producer Pino Donaggio - Composer (Music Score) Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Songwriter Ida Random - Production Designer William Elliott - Production Designer Stephen H. Burum - Cinematographer Ray Hartwick - Production Manager Brian De Palma - Producer Cloudia - Set Designer Charles Butcher - Set Designer Jerry Brutsche - Stunts Robert J. Avrech - Screenwriter Brian De Palma - Screenwriter Janet Hirshenson - Casting Jane Jenkins - Casting Gloria Gresham - Costume Designer Joe Napolitano - First Assistant Director Brian De Palma - Director Jerry Greenberg - Editor Bill Pankow - Editor Howard Gottfried - Executive Producer Pino Donaggio - Composer (Music Score) Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Songwriter Ida Random - Production Designer William Elliott - Production Designer Stephen H. Burum - Cinematographer Ray Hartwick - Production Manager Brian De Palma - Producer Cloudia - Set Designer Charles Butcher - Set Designer Jerry Brutsche - Stunts Robert J. Avrech - Screenwriter Brian De Palma - Screenwriter

Wild Things
As trashy as they come, and just about as irresistible, John McNaughton's steamy Florida noir would be downright laughable if its professionalism and stamp of authorship was not in evidence in every gorgeous frame. Stunningly photographed by Jeffrey L. Kimball, Wild Things tweaks the sensibilities in such a way that it almost seems old-fashioned. It delights in throwing twists and turns at the viewer, and surprisingly, virtually all of them are convincing and satisfying. The cast is wonderfully game here, with Matt Dillon and Neve Campbell effectively cast against type, and the inclusion of Bill Murray only points to the film's delirious tongue-in-cheek nature. Things can honestly be called one of the '90s true neo-noirs, as it employs all of its conventions (double-crossing, femme fatales, etc.), but with a refreshing sense of irony. Though the film didn't do bang-up business at the box office, it has developed a well-deserved cult of fans who have discovered its snaky pleasures, such as its overt sexiness and a willingness to bend the rules and give the viewer a really good time. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide
 

Body Double
(not reviewed)
 

Disc Title: Body Double - People Awards: Melanie Griffith: Golden Globe, Best Supporting Actress (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English, French Subtitle Options: English, French Sound Processing: Additional Features: Languages: English (2-Channel and 5.1 Dolby digital), French Subtitles: English, French Theatrical trailers Scene selections Extra features: Includes deleted scenes and director's commentary Full screen and anamorphic widescreen formats DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen 2.35:1: Cinemascope MPAA Rating: R DVD Discs Included: 2 DVD Sides: 4 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 222 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- Wildthings (Widescreen) 1. Start [3:53] 2. Sex Crimes [5:50] 3. Taking Kelly Home [2:56] 4. Washing Sam's Jeep [3:49] 5. Sandra Calls [2:21] 6. "I Was Raped." [1:35] 7. Kelly's Statement [4:46] 8. Suspended [1:26] 9. Ken Bowden [4:58] 10. Dirt [3:35] 11. Suzie [4:43] 12. The Trial Begins [2:24] 13. Day Two [7:09] 14. The Settlement [3:27] 15. "It Worked!" [4:57] 16. Why [2:30] 17. Planting Seeds [5:48] 18. Calming Suzie Down [4:31] 19. Wasted [6:09] 20. Teeth & Blood [2:59] 21. Peeping on Sam [4:36] 22. Shots Fired [2:07] 23. Terminated [1:19] 24. "Howdy, Partner." [2:55] 25. No Loose Ends [5:09] 26. Pop Quiz [2:16] 27. 200 Iq [2:08] 28. Loose Ends and Credits [7:38] Side #2 -- Wildthings (Full Screen) 1. Start [3:53] 2. Sex Crimes [5:50] 3. Taking Kelly Home [2:56] 4. Washing Sam's Jeep [3:49] 5. Sandra Calls [2:21] 6. "I Was Raped." [1:35] 7. Kelly's Statement [4:46] 8. Suspended [1:26] 9. Ken Bowden [4:58] 10. Dirt [3:35] 11. Suzie [4:43] 12. The Trial Begins [2:24] 13. Day Two [7:09] 14. The Settlement [3:27] 15. "It Worked!" [4:57] 16. Why [2:30] 17. Planting Seeds [5:48] 18. Calming Suzie Down [4:31] 19. Wasted [6:09] 20. Teeth & Blood [2:59] 21. Peeping on Sam [4:36] 22. Shots Fired [2:07] 23. Terminated [1:19] 24. "Howdy, Partner." [2:55] 25. No Loose Ends [5:09] 26. Pop Quiz [2:16] 27. 200 Iq [2:08] 28. Loose Ends and Credits [7:38] Side #3 -- Body Double (Widescreen) 1. Start 2. Surprised Spouses 3. Looking for A Job 4. Acting Class 5. Ready for Good News 6. New House-Sitter 7. Sam's Favorite Neighbor 8. She Who Gets Slapped 9. "Just Like Clockwork." 10. Following Gloria 11. Dressing-Room Voyeur 12. In the Elevator 13. On the Beach 14. Purse Snatcher 15. Practice Calls 16. Sam Checks In 17. Spotting A Thief 18. Attacked 19. Detective McLean 20. Holly Does Hollywood 21. Tracking Holly's Body 22. "Relax" 23. Getting Acquainted 24. A Tip for Kimberly 25. Straight Up 26. Holly Hitches A Ride 27. In the Reservoir 28. "Jake... Action." Side #4 -- Body Double (Full Screen) 1. Start 2. Surprised Spouses 3. Looking for A Job 4. Acting Class 5. Ready for Good News 6. New House-Sitter 7. Sam's Favorite Neighbor 8. She Who Gets Slapped 9. "Just Like Clockwork." 10. Following Gloria 11. Dressing-Room Voyeur 12. In the Elevator 13. On the Beach 14. Purse Snatcher 15. Practice Calls 16. Sam Checks In 17. Spotting A Thief 18. Attacked 19. Detective McLean 20. Holly Does Hollywood 21. Tracking Holly's Body 22. "Relax" 23. Getting Acquainted 24. A Tip for Kimberly 25. Straight Up 26. Holly Hitches A Ride 27. In the Reservoir 28. "Jake... Action."