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Obsession fatale

Original title: Devil in the Flesh
  • Video
  • 1998
  • 12
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
3.2K
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Rose McGowan in Obsession fatale (1998)
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She's young, sexy and dangerous. Debbie is the new girl in class with a skill for turning heads. From the moment she arrives in town following her parents' untimely death, Debbie sets her si... Read allShe's young, sexy and dangerous. Debbie is the new girl in class with a skill for turning heads. From the moment she arrives in town following her parents' untimely death, Debbie sets her sights on her teacher, the high school heartthrob.She's young, sexy and dangerous. Debbie is the new girl in class with a skill for turning heads. From the moment she arrives in town following her parents' untimely death, Debbie sets her sights on her teacher, the high school heartthrob.

  • Director
    • Steve Cohen
  • Writers
    • Michael Michaud
    • Kelly Carlin
    • Robert McCall
  • Stars
    • Rose McGowan
    • Alex McArthur
    • Peg Shirley
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    3.2K
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    • Director
      • Steve Cohen
    • Writers
      • Michael Michaud
      • Kelly Carlin
      • Robert McCall
    • Stars
      • Rose McGowan
      • Alex McArthur
      • Peg Shirley
    • 57User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Debbie Strand
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    Peg Shirley
    • Fiona Long
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    • Janie Magray
    Phil Morris
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      • Kelly Carlin
      • Robert McCall
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    turtlewax182

    Cliche but I loved It

    I'm not sure what it is that makes me like this movie so much, because as I said it is rather cliche, but I don't think it makes the film bad just because the script isn't totally original, because let's be honest, nothing is original nowadays. I loved The Crush and think Miss Silverstone is a talented actress, but her appearances itself is too sweet for you to actually believe she was psycho, Rose on the other hand has established herself as a, let's say "doomy" actress and she knows how to throw those "f*ck off" looks around perfectly which made things a little more realistic. She basically carries the film, of course that's what she was supposed to do... if you love Rose you definitely need to rent this one or watch out for it on HBO because personally, I think it's cool and one of her better movies.

    P.S. -- Skip that dreadful sequel!
    Jackal_7

    Yawn...

    We've seen it all before -- the troubled, love-struck psychopath who develops a deadly obsession with her hunky high-school teacher. She likes him, he rebuffs her, she kills some people, yada-yada-yada...

    Rose McGowan is a hottie. No doubt about that. But even her sleaze-pot sexual energy can't save this dud (the fact that she isn't naked in the film doesn't help either). Within thirty minutes, you know what's happening and how the film is going to be resolved (even worse, you don't really CARE).

    If you're in the mood for a student-teacher stalker flick, skip this one and pick up "The Crush" instead.
    5Brian-272

    Revenge sweet revenge! Hell have no fury like a woman's scorn.

    Rose McGowan plays an abused teen who murders her mother and father in an arson fire, then she's sent off to live with her bickering grandmother which only worsens her. Finally McGowan develops a poisonous disposition by knocking off her grandmother and anyone else who gets in the way of her crush on her writing instructor (Alex McArthur). I was glad the directors made this film with a message that abused children are scorned the rest of their life and therefore the pattern showed how the attitude of revenge is taken out on everyone in society. And Rose McGowan was she stunning or what! She was just the right actress for this role her beauty, always did provide an evil eye also. Hey just think any female must be a little crazy to be called Mrs. Manson. Devil in the Flesh is a great film for all of you late night TV watchers to view highly recommended.
    6Tito-8

    Routine story, but entertaining nonetheless

    Okay, so the plot was fairly standard, but this film still worked for me, thanks in large part to Rose McGowan. She did a terrific job in this movie, and actually, she practically carries this film single-handedly. To be fair, scenes with the detectives and her grandmother were among the best in the movie, but make no mistake about it, this is Rose's film. This film is also filled with lots of silly humor, but unlike most thrillers, the jokes actually work in this movie. You have to give the filmmakers some credit too, because they took a tired story, and they kept the predictable storyline, and yet, they made a good movie.
    jtamburi

    It's very simple ...

    ... if you are a fan of Rose McGowan, then you have to see this movie. If you think you may be a fan of Rose McGowan, then you have to see this movie. If you abhor Rose McGowan (as unbelievable as that sounds to me), then skip this movie!

    You see, it's all about Rose McGowan. Devil in the Flesh is a one woman show, and that woman does a remarkable job!

    This is not a light-hearted fluff comedy. It is surprisingly dark. Many have compared this movie to "The Crush", starring Alicia Silverstone, and for good reason: both movies portray a young under-age girl pursuing an older guy. But there are a few big differences:

    1) The point of view is switched. Varying the point of view can make a big difference in the emotional bent of the story, and who we sympathize with. In "The Crush", the point of view was of Cary Elwes' character (who I might add, gave a disappointingly wimpy performance after seeing him in Princess Bride, but I digress). In this movie, the point of view is that of Rose McGowan, and what a great choice!!! By doing this, we get to sympathize with her, love her, and hate her, all at the same time. We really care what happens to her, and what she does to other people.

    2) This movie is a lot darker. Without giving anything away, suffice it to say, Rose really kicks butt in this movie. There is no shortage of bodies. One death in particular, which I won't reveal, had me in anticipation and cheering when it finally happened.

    3) If you really look at the two films, "Flesh" is the more plausible of the two, if you care about such things. Alicia's character in The Crush was a psychopathic killer who liked to seduce and play with her victims before dispatching them. McGowan's character is the victim of a chain of physically abusive parents (her mother and her grandmother), who seeks an older man that she can love, and will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Yeah, she's evil also, but don't let that bother you.

    Because of these points, Devil in the Flesh, should be compared to movies like "Freeway", starring a young Reese Witherspoon. Any fan of this movie will absolutely love Freeway (which frankly is a much better movie despite McGowan's amazing performance).

    Don't get me wrong: Devil in the Flesh is not a great movie. It's barely a good movie. But McGowan's presence is enough to transcend all that - she's so cool. That's reason enough to watch!

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    • Trivia
      Debbie's grandmother's house is the same house used in the movie She Cried No (1996), staring Candace Cameron.
    • Goofs
      When Peter is driving to his house to help Marlyn you can clearly see the back rim on the wheel fly off.
    • Quotes

      Debbie Strand: No means no. Don't you guys get that? What is it, you stop understanding English when you get a hard-on?

    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Femme Fatales in Modern Movies (2014)
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      CUT OF MY HANDS
      by Ashbury Faith

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 4, 2000 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dearly Devoted
    • Filming locations
      • Eliot Middle School - 2184 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Le Monde Entertainment
      • Prostar Entertainment
      • Unapix Entertainment Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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