Review of Black Widow

Black Widow (1987)
7/10
Interesting although not totally successful thriller.
22 September 2010
Justice Department agent Alexandra Barnes (Debra Winger) is investigating on the mysterious "Black Widow" (Theresa Russell). Who marries wealthy older men by seducing them on marriage and killing them by mysterious means of poisoning. When the "Black Widow" has her eyes on a international hotel tycoon (Sami Frey). She does her best to seduced him but Alexandra goes undercover on Hawaii to track her down.

Directed by Bob Rafelson (Blood and Wine, Five Easy Pieces, Stay Hungry) made an intriguing, watchable, suspense thriller with good performances by Winger and Russell. But the movie is never as satisfying as you would like it to be. Although the movie does have an loyal cult following. Written by Ronald Bass (Gardens of Stone, Rain Man, What Dreams May Come). (***/*****).
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