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Plot Summary
A manipulative, abusive husband is targeted by his wife and his mistress, who conspire to murder him. They succeed and dispose of his body in the murky waters of a swimming pool at his boarding school. However, when the body mysteriously disappears from the pool, strange and terrifying events begin to plague the two women, blurring the lines between reality and the supernatural.
Critical Reception
Diabolique received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a pale imitation of the 1955 French original and criticized its convoluted plot and unconvincing performances. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the remake unnecessary and lacking the suspense of the classic.
What Reviewers Say
Critics widely panned the film as a pointless and inferior remake.
The plot was often described as convoluted and lacking the suspense of the original.
Performances, particularly Sharon Stone's, were frequently singled out for criticism.
Google audience: Google users were largely unimpressed with Diabolique, with many finding it to be a weak remake that failed to capture the tension and intelligence of the original French film. Some viewers found the performances uninspired, while others felt the plot twists were predictable or nonsensical.
Fun Fact
This film is a remake of the 1955 French classic 'Les Diaboliques,' directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, which is widely considered one of the greatest thrillers of all time.
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