The Little Death (1996) User Reviews

good movie + decent performance..... Bit bad ending.

[afterdarkpak · 6/10 · 13 March 2020]

Typical 90s erotic thriller movie, Plot is now new, because there are several 90s movie about same story theme about Mysterious woman married to rich guy.

anyhow the movie is not that boring, and it gets more exiting later until after half of it starting getting bored and off track in LAW trial , But then suddenly the movie gets very twisted and surprised turned which makes movie damn good. The only problem of this movie is ENDING. its way to rushed or sudden ending which is very unsatisfied when focusing more than an hour that what would happen later.

Anyhow, the another thing is , its an EROTIC movie but it really lacks nudity and sex scenes. wish there would be more.

Cinematic Fabio novel

[Sandcooler · 5/10 · 27 July 2014]

"The Little Death" is probably the most forgettable film of all time, but in Belgium the title occasionally rings a bell because the movie was directed by Jan Verheyen. Verheyen is a commercial journeyman that basically does about anything for a quick buck, but he does so in such an honest, almost shameless way that you have to respect his perseverance. As a business man he's a genius, but as a filmmaker he completely lacks the skill to pull of this Hollywood project he somehow talked himself into. "The Little Death" is written, directed and photographed like a made for TV-movie, it's a curious collage of weird scene transitions, unerotic sex scenes, predictable twists and nonsensical dialogues topped off with a real "huh?" of an ending. It's tough to find things in "The Little Death" that you can enjoy non-ironically, but I guess it can be appreciated if you think of those trashy novels you can buy at supermarkets. There's no merit to them, they were probably slapped together in a weekend, but they still have a certain appeal you can't put your finger on. It's the sleaze of it all I guess, throughout this movie you constantly have the sound of a wah-wah pedal in your head. The appeal doesn't make the movie any good, but I can't hate a movie that I sat through so easily.

A movie without character, still mildly entertaining

[k_kolind · 5/10 · 14 July 2001]

I saw this movie on TV with the lowest of expectations, well knowing that I was not exactly about to see a blockbuster... What first struck me and confirmed me in my worst prejudices was the apalling acting by most of the characters and the highly predictable script.

Well, one might ask, why keep watching? Because this film actually entertains, it does have its twists and turns, and it do surprise the audience now and then. Sure, the scripting, the set pieces, the actors' clothes, the camera shooting and the artistic effects are evidently copied from movies far greater than this. And sure, the subtleness of the characters and the environment is - to say the least - fairly limited. But it works - it serves its purpose - it entertains us.

The screen writer leaves little to our imagination at times (you know what I mean - pityful for such a bad movie). The movie doesn't exactly challenge its viewers. And it contains almost any kliché movie scene you can ever think of (including the courtroom-verdict scene, the classical scary movie scenes, and, in particular, the scene with the man, insaneously obsessed with the female main character, developing pictures of her in his darkroom). But in the end, it still goes quite well for 90 minutes of brainless entertainment on a sunday night. As a matter of fact, I've seen lot worse movies... 5/10... see it if its on TV, but don't spend money on it, please...

Nick is annoying

[SnoopyStyle · 5/10 · 19 March 2022]

The road is a tough place for womanizing musician Nick Hannon (Brent David Fraser). His father Ted (J. T. Walsh) gives him a corporate job which he reluctantly takes. His stepmom Kelly (Pamela Gidley) gains the attention of creepy Bobby Lomax (Dwight Yoakam) and she enjoys the attention. After Ted's death, Nick inherits half of the business but he has to work there for two years. If he fails, his uncle Paul (D. W. Moffett) inherits his share.

Well, Nick is annoying. Ultimately, I don't care about anything happening to him. Gidley does a fine femme fatale but her finale is bad. The reveals should be more shocking but nothing in this is that compelling. This would work better if Nick has a more charismatic actor.

Some intrigue but ultimately lacklustre

[grantss · 4/10 · 23 June 2022]

A unoriginal crime-thriller. Plot is fairly generic and instantly recognisable. There is some intrigue and mystery re the crime side but that's about the extent of the positives.

Merely Okay

[gold_leader · 5/10 · 26 October 2004]

I'm not sure if this comment would be considered to contain SPOILERS or not so I might as well put it. Set up of movie is decent. Plot is good(but not too original), camera shots are good, but in my opinion I think this movie focuses a little too much on (this would be the spoiler) sex. I realized that some would be involved (the cover is a dead give away) however, it sickens me because of the relation of the characters. Other than that, some standard things that you see in a serial killer/stalker are engraved here. Nothing really new or different is introduced. Acting isn't all that great either. So unless you really have nothing better to watch please avoid this movie.

Not bad. Signs of good acting and 1 good sex scene.

[mccfam-02453 · 6/10 · 26 November 2023]

Wonder where they found the 8 shot revolver she killed Bobby with. She was a great villain with Debbie Harry lips. So hot. RIP Pam Gidley. Not a bad movie. Brendon Fraser showed signs of his future greatness. Could have expanded on their steamy sex life. The scenes were great but short. The plot was a little too obvious. If she had spent more time grooming him to take over the business and more time expanding on their relationship the ending might have been more of a surprise. Would have maybe enjoyed more scenes with him getting a sax and going on stage. Maybe Kelly would give him one after his father died.