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masterful use of sexual tension

posted 18 years ago by ThrownMuse
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I cannot remember the last time I saw sexual tension pulled off so effectively in a film before. Bravo to the filmmakers and the cast, as they clearly understood that subtlety is key. I can't believe I never heard of this movie until its recent DVD release. I loved everything about it. Fans of Polanski, Bergman, serial killer movies, and even political thrillers should get a kick out of this truly unique genre-bender.

Just keep telling yourself...it's only a RIP CAGE! It's only a RIP CAGE!

[–] gilturnerseric 18 years ago

It's been one of my favorites for years now. I'm glad you discovered it.

[–] ThrownMuse 18 years ago

I need to purchase the DVD. I netflixed it at the time I posted that first message, and I keep thinking about the movie.

Just keep telling yourself...it's only a RIP CAGE! It's only a RIP CAGE!

[–] Andrea-Orsini-1 18 years ago

Same thing here. I can't really pin point why. Is as if Colin's character is someone I knew personally. I think of him as a real person. This film is magic.

[–] dowdosean 18 years ago

I saw it about a year ago for the fourth time and again last night on DVD and it was as if I was seeing it for the first time. What I mean is, I remebered everything but everything caught me off guard. I was glued. What an great film!

[–] TracesOfLove 16 years ago

I Netflixed it months ago and I still have it! LOL! I'm watching it right now! I'm trying to tire of it, but it's still hard to part with.

Britney Spears makes me think God must be a John Waters fan.

[–] matineeidyll 17 years ago

Indeed! I discussed the sexual tension in an essay:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094667/board/thread/53018051

[–] dboyleukgroup 17 years ago

Thank you again

[–] normando40 16 years ago

Yes, thank you

[–] dboyleukgroup 16 years ago

Saw it again for the 6th time. It's not just homo-erotic but erotic period.
The scene between Hart and Mirella D'Angelo is so full of sexual titilation that makes Jack (Hart) a master a the seduction game.

[–] vivgabriele 16 years ago

And what about Hart and James Telfer (Vanessa)?
Never seen a scene constructed like that. You don't know if it's going to end up in sex or murder. But the scene is dressed in intimacy and tenderness. Unsettling and engrossing.

[–] iodaniele-pinto 15 years ago

Thank you for the tip. I saw it again thinking about that. James Telfer is so beautiful. Read he made another film with Martin Donovan "State Of Wonder" but that film is impossible to find. The comments are intriguing and inviting.

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[–] Mithol 14 years ago

The sexual tension drove me crazy! I was so disappointed when nothing came of it.

[–] littlemartinarocena 13 years ago

Well, something did come out but not what we expected. Very chilling, the vision of Zero in a man's eyes.