Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American black comedy fantasy film directed by Robert Zemeckis and scripted by David Koepp and Martin Donovan, starring Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, and Isabella Rossellini. The film focuses on a pair of rivals who drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth.

In 1978, narcissistic, manipulative Madeline Ashton performs in a musical on Broadway. Madeline invites longtime rival Helen Sharp, an aspiring writer, backstage along with her fianc, plastic surgeon Ernest Menville. Ernest is smitten with Madeline, soon breaking off his engagement with Helen to marry her. Seven years later, Helen is in a psychiatric hospital after fixating upon Madeline. Obese and depressed, Helen feigns rehabilitation and is released, plotting revenge on Madeline.After an additional seven years, Madeline lives well in Beverly Hills with Ernest, but they are miserable together. Madelines career has faded, and Ernest is an alcoholic reduced to working as a reconstructive mortician. Receiving an invitation to a party celebrating Helens new book, Madeline rushes to a spa where she regularly receives extensive facial treatments. Understanding Madelines situation, the spa owner gives her the business card of Lisle von Rhoman, a woman who specializes in youth rejuvenation. Madeline dismisses the spa owners advice. ........

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