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  • Death and the Maiden
  • Opened December 23, 1994 | Runtime:1 hr 43 min
  • R
  • Paulina Escobar (Sigourney Weaver) is convinced that the guest (Ben Kingsley) her lawyer husband (Stuart Wilson) brings home is the same man who who kidnapped, tortured and raped her years ago. Holding him captive at gunpoint, she repeatedly attacks Read More
  • Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Ben Kingsley, Stuart Wilson
  • Director: Roman Polanski
  • Genres: Psychological Drama, Political Drama, Thriller

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Death and the Maiden Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Death And The Maiden

    OUTSTANDING!!!!!
    I think this one of my 2nd best movie by Roman Polanski. Rosemary's Baby still one of my favorites.
    The storyline was exceptionally well done, especially since throughout the entire movie there are only 3 characters, and the scene set is the same setting throughout. They pulled it of. I definitely kept my attention, and kept me in such angst anticipation as Paulina (Sigourney) kept revealing a little more of her past. And Dr Miranda (Ben) is remarkably smart, and manipulative. Loved to hate him.
    Also one of the reasons I loved this film, is that it leave much to the imagination for the viewer.
    This is a must see with it riveting, suspenseful, painful, and much deserved revenged film, that will keep you on pins and needles as you find yourself trying to uncover the truth as well.

Death and the Maiden Critic Reviews

Go Avg. Critic Score 72 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 91
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    Death and the Maiden doesn't always escape its contraption origins, but it ends...

  • 90
    Variety | Todd McCarthy

    As vivid and suspenseful as Roman Polanski has made this claustrophobic tale of...

  • 89
    Austin Chronicle | Marc Savlov

    Death and the Maiden is a streamlined razor-ride of a movie: taut, riveting,...

  • 80
    The New York Times |

    Mr. Polanski's brilliance with the camera turns Ariel Dorfman's well-meaning...

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