Love Me Dangerously
Love Me Dangerously

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Love Me Dangerously

1996
Movie
60 min
Japanese

Narutaki is a TV newscaster. Amidst his immense popularity, his work and private life were fulfilling. However, in order to maintain his popularity, he hid the fact that he was gay and was careful not to let the public know about his boyfriend. The young man, who is a big fan of Narutaki and masturbates every day while watching Narutaki on TV, finally can't stand it anymore, and eventually realizes that Narutaki is gay, and begins a violent stalking act. Eventually, Narutaki's lover becomes involved in a crazy love triangle...

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Robert RadlerGenres: Crime, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A former police detective, haunted by his past, becomes entangled in a dangerous affair with a femme fatale who may be involved in a series of murders. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself caught between his desire for her and the escalating threat of violence.

Critical Reception

Love Me Dangerously was a direct-to-video release that received minimal critical attention. Reviews were generally lukewarm, often citing predictable plot points and a lack of originality within the thriller genre, though some acknowledged the performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric tension and the lead actors' commitment.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot that relies heavily on genre tropes.

  • Found to be a serviceable thriller, though lacking in significant innovation.

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Fun Fact

The film was released directly to video and bypassed a theatrical run, which limited its initial exposure and subsequent critical analysis.

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