MALICE (1993)

 

Directed by: Harold Becker

Starring: Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman, Bill Pullman, Anne Bancroft, George C. Scott, Peter Gallagher, Josef Sommer, Tobin Bell, David Bowe, Debrah Farentino, Gwyneth Paltrow, Brenda Strong, Ann Cusack

107 minutes

(R - strong language, adult themes, adult situations, violence)

PLOT:

In a New England college town, there have been a rash of violent rapes against female students. Andy Safian, an associate dean at the college, is coming down hard on Detective Dana Harris and her team for their seeming inability to apprehend the rapist, leading to a sense of fear on campus. Andy is recently married to now Tracy Safian, a former student of his, they live in a Victorian house requiring many structural renovations. Beyond the house maintenance, their priority lies in starting a family. Into their life comes Dr. Jed Hill, a surgeon just moved into town to start work at the local hospital. Jed and Andy are former high school classmates, although Jed does not remember Andy having run in different social circles, Jed who was the big man on campus. Jed still maintains his extreme A-type personality, where in every aspect of his life, especially in the operating room, it is his way without question, either from subordinates, associates or even superiors. For each of their benefits, Andy offers Jed a room to rent in their house temporarily, the money which will help to pay for the necessary renovations. This decision does not sit well with Tracy, whose fears are realized as their respective lifestyles do not mesh. A specific incident will irreparably damage the individual relationships between Andy, Jed and Tracy. As this incident starts to play out on their individual lives, what appears on the surface may not be the entire story.

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