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Dead Husbands
Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those of dead men, he confides in his friend/agent Betty. Time is ticking as they try and figure out what the list means before his name reaches the top. Alex, a small town girl who marries the up-and-coming doctor as an entry to the social-climbing world she always coveted, is frustrated when obstacles are placed in her path. She meets two other "unhappy wives," played by Sonja Smits and Donna Pescow, and discovers a way out that may be the answer to all of her prayers. The women conspire to 'shorten the list!'
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Plot Summary
When a woman discovers her husband has been cheating on her, she plots his murder with the help of his mistress. However, their plan takes a comically disastrous turn when the husband is murdered before they can enact it, leaving them to deal with the consequences and the real killer.
Critical Reception
Dead Husbands received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found the premise intriguing but ultimately failed to deliver a consistently entertaining or cohesive comedic crime caper. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the execution uneven.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempts a dark comedic premise but often falls flat.
Performances are generally considered a strong point, despite the material.
The plot becomes convoluted and loses its comedic momentum.
Google audience: Information not available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by Nick Castle, known for family-friendly films like 'The Last Starfighter' and 'Dennis the Menace', 'Dead Husbands' ventured into darker comedic territory, which may have contributed to its niche reception.
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