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The Bedroom Window
1987 114 min United States of America R 12+
★6.6
Drama, Thriller
Director: Curtis Hanson
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Description
Baltimore, Maryland. Sylvia sees a girl being attacked from her lover Terry's bedroom window. The assailant flees and his victim is saved. But that same night another girl is found murdered.
Budget:
$8.3M
US Gross:
$12.64M
Worldwide:
$12.64M
Starring
Steve Guttenberg
Actor
Elizabeth McGovern
Actor
Isabelle Huppert
Actor
Key opinion
The Bedroom Window is a neo-noir thriller that relies on a suspenseful premise involving a witness caught in a complex web of deceit and moral obligation. While audiences appreciate the unexpected twists and strong lead performances, critics argue that the film suffers from thin character motivations and an underdeveloped antagonist.
| Screenplay | The unexpected and compelling plot twists effectively maintain high levels of audience engagement throughout the film. | |
| Acting | The leads, particularly Steve Guttenberg and Isabelle Huppert, form an unconventional and effective acting duo. | |
| Theme | The premise of a character caught between civic duty and protecting a secret affair creates a high-stakes, tense atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The thriller elements are hampered by an underdeveloped villain whose motives and methodology remain frustratingly obscure. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions are divided on the film's genre execution; some enjoy the suspenseful ride, while others find the mystery plot weak and poorly supported by the character development. |