Deadly Advice
Mother rules the house with an iron hand and has such power over her daughters that they see themselves as becoming old unmarried, maids. Jodie has feelings for the local doctor, a man much older than her, for which her mother strongly disapproves. Beth finds a relationship with a male stripper in Bristol, but sees nothing in the future with Mother around. While both girls would like to be rid of Mother, nothing happens until Jodie sees images of H. R. Armstrong, the man who put the town on the map by dispatching his un-loving wife
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Plot Summary
A shy, inexperienced young man finds himself entangled in a series of bizarre and dangerous events after receiving advice from a mysterious woman he meets through a personal ad. As he follows her increasingly erratic instructions, his life spirals into a comedic yet terrifying adventure filled with mistaken identities and deadly consequences.
Critical Reception
Deadly Advice was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot confusing and its attempts at dark humor to be largely unsuccessful. Audiences were also underwhelmed by the film's inconsistent tone and underdeveloped characters.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from a muddled plot and a lack of clear direction.
- Attempts at dark comedy fall flat, resulting in an often awkward viewing experience.
- The performances, while featuring some recognizable actors, cannot salvage the weak script.
Google audience: Audience feedback for Deadly Advice is scarce, but available comments suggest general dissatisfaction with its confusing narrative and unengaging blend of genres.
Fun Fact
Catherine Zeta-Jones' role in this film was one of her earlier leading roles before she achieved international stardom.
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