A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.
Direction
Demme's warm, humanist eye in a violent story.
Acting
Ray Liotta's terrifying live-wire debut performance.
Costume
Melanie Griffith's iconic Louise Brooks bob and punk wardrobe.
Director
Jonathan Demme
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Demme packed the film with cameos from underground musicians like The Feelies and John Waters regulars.
Liotta's performance as Ray Sinclair essentially invented the 'dangerous charisma' archetype that defined 90s thriller casting.
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