Mirror, Mirror
Mirror, Mirror

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Mirror, Mirror

1996
Movie
85 min
English

Portrait of the last year of the life of famous New York drag queen Consuela Cosmetic.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a mysterious antique mirror that reflects not only her image but also the dark secrets of her family's past. As she delves deeper into the mirror's power, she uncovers a disturbing connection to a series of unsolved murders. She must confront the malevolent entity within the mirror before it consumes her and unleashes its darkness upon the world.

Critical Reception

Mirror, Mirror (1996) received a generally negative reception from critics, who largely dismissed it as a derivative and predictable horror film. Audience reactions were similarly lukewarm, with many finding the plot convoluted and the scares uninspired. The film failed to make a significant impact on the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its convoluted plot and reliance on horror clichés.

  • Praised by some for Karen Black's performance, though often overshadowed by the film's weaknesses.

  • Found to be an unoriginal and forgettable entry in the supernatural horror genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Mirror, Mirror are scarce, but those available generally reflect a lack of enthusiasm. Many viewers found the film to be slow-paced and lacking in genuine scares, with some suggesting it failed to live up to its supernatural premise.

Fun Fact

The film was originally developed as a television movie before being released theatrically.

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aknitter

November 30, 1996 | 11:00PM PT Emanuel Levy Baillie Walsh’s “Mirror, Mirror” is a grimly disturbing documentary that probes the life of Consuela Cosmetic, a black transsexual who died of AIDS in March l996, during the film’s post-produc...