The true story of a woman who is sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband's ex-wife.
Acting
Tatum O'Neal fighting for her life in every frame
Costume
Incredible 80s police uniforms and big hair energy
Director
Sandor Stern
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Bembenek escaped prison in 1990 and fled to Canada, becoming a folk hero nicknamed 'Bambi' — this film was made while she was still a fugitive.
This case helped define the 'wronged woman' true crime genre that exploded in the 90s, directly influencing how media covered Amanda Knox and Jodi Arias decades later.
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