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First, I can't imagine this can even be found anymore. I saw it one time, in the mid 80s when I was a kid, on T.V. I think it was orginally made for cable. Anyway, my expectations were zero, and instead I enjoyed a great "bad" movie, if you know what I mean. Fun way to spend an afternoon. Why do I even remember it? Because it is so obscure, it is one of those movies I use to test whether a film book (like Maltin) is really comprehensive. Glad to find it on imdb.com.

A rich "daddy's girl" takes on the challenge of matchmaking for the new girl in town, but alas finds love lacking for her own deserving self. A tremendously pleasant surprise. A very 90s film from the director who helped define teendom in the 80s as well. Fans of Jane Austen's EMMA will boost this rating at least a half star, as they watch in awe as Heckerling (so faithfully somehow) updates the early 19th century novel. Especially fine performance by Silverstone, and one of the best scripts of the decade. 2 1/2 of 4 stars on a tough scale.

Fascinating (and undiscovered) mystery/suspense/ thriller concerns a strange woman and her (even stranger?) guest in an isolated cabin in the woods. That's the entire cast, and basically there is only one set. A chilling movie where nothing is what it seems. You spend the entire film trying to discern who the "villain" is. This sort of thing must have impeccable acting to succeed, and does. McDowell is exquisite, the perfect choice.

Subsequent viewings are also rewarding, but you watch the movie from a complete different perspective. 2 1/2 of 4 stars on a tough scale.