Dangerous Pleasures
Dangerous Pleasures

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Dangerous Pleasures

2001
Movie
83 min
English

A black widow, who's left six dead husbands in her wake, is investigated by a detective and an insurance investigator.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: G.K. ReadeGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A renowned detective, haunted by a past case, finds himself entangled in a complex web of seduction and deception when he investigates the murder of a young woman. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy involving powerful individuals and dangerous secrets. The investigation forces him to confront his own demons and make difficult choices that could have fatal consequences.

Critical Reception

Dangerous Pleasures received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and derivative nature. While some praised the performances of its lead actors, particularly Peter Weller, the film was largely seen as a serviceable but uninspired thriller that failed to bring anything new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic storyline that lacks originality.

  • Peter Weller delivers a solid performance but cannot elevate the weak script.

  • Lacks the suspense and tension expected from a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for Dangerous Pleasures is not widely documented. However, the film appears to have garnered little attention and limited discussion among general viewers.

Fun Fact

Despite its thriller elements, 'Dangerous Pleasures' was not widely released theatrically and is often considered a direct-to-video film.

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