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Women who slay usOn any given day, the Lifetime Movie Network will play a made-for-TV movie that features a woman scorned, and sometimes, she will kill to get what she wants. But so often, those women are killing for a man they are dangerously obsessed with, and I just can’t relate. But MSN Movies currently has a count down of film’s famous fatale femmes, including The Wicked Witch from The Wizard of Oz, Maleficent of Sleeping Beauty and, my personal favorite, Kathy Bates as Annie Wilkes in Misery. While I can’t relate with these women either, I can understand why they might take issues with the ones they love to hate (Dorothy killed the Witch’s sister — that’s certainly worth some cinematic revenge.) MSN’s list got me thinking of a few other favorite characters that happened to be murderers (or perhaps just misunderstood.) Hedy in Single White Female Jennifer Jason Leigh stars as Bridget Fonda’s new roommate who gets obsessively weird in the worst way. As Hedy, Leigh perfectly began to become a creep, emulating Allie (Fonda) in every way — as if stealing her signature auburn pixie cut wasn’t enough. On her quest to become Allie’s doppelganger, she manages to kill her boyfriend, her neighbor, and her poor puppy. Ivy in Poison Ivy Sylvie (Sara Gilbert) befriends Ivy (Drew Barrymore), who proceeds to kill her sick mother and sleep with her father. Barrymore and Gilbert circa 1990 were a great pair, and Ivy gets hers in the end — but not until she’s basically screwed Sylvie’s family over in every possible way. Hard to believe Barrymore could ever be a villain. Courtney in Jawbreaker Rose McGowan played the perfect bitch in the 1999 dark comedy. She accidentally kills her BFF Liz, but doesn’t seem to regret it at all. Instead, she frames innocent people and takes over as the reigning queen of her high school — until she’s outed at (where else?) her prom. Obviously I have an affinity for ‘90s flicks, but there are so many others that star maniacal and conniving killer women, and the women that play them only make the characters better. Do you have any favorites? Submitted by on May 26, 2008 - 11:40am. |
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Rebecca Gayheart = amazing
Favorite would probably have to be "Jaw Breaker"... that movie was just full of crazy! In all honesty, however, I cannot stand Rose McGowan--the only reason I could make it through the movie was because of Rebecca Gayheart. Plus, there was some subtle subtext between the characters Julie and Fern, which is always a good thing. =]
You can't shake hands with a clenched fist.
[Indira Ghandi]
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Heathers. Classic Cult.
Lick it up baby. Lick. It. Up!
One of my favorite lines from that movie and I love the movie in general.
"Those who do not like you fall into two categories: The stupid and the envious. The stupid will like you in five years time. The envious, never. "`_the Libertine
Veronica, why are you pulling my dick?
Defy the Clique
Women who slay us
I wasn't a huge fan of Jawbreaker...but there were moments where it was cruel and evil and got highschool down to a T pretty well. But I prefer Julie Benz over Rose McGowen any day. To me she has more versatility and was great in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She was the character I loved to hate. And she's doing a great job on Dexter.
Also when Sarah Michelle Gellar switches bodies with Faith-she's awesome! Words cannot describe how great that is and of course when she's in Cruel Intentions.
I forgot-Daryl Hannah in the Kill Bill's. She's freakishly fantastic and she makes it so easy to hate her but you can never get that whistle song out of your head.
Rose McGowan
Jawbreaker
I'm so glad that you included that movie on the list. It's such a classic!
I can't think of anymore but Jawbreaker and Single White Female are awesome.
Peyton
Yes!
I just watched this movie again after forever, and she's still as scary as hell..lol..
Another great 'femme fatale' is Linda Fiorentino's character in 'The Last Seduction'...I love it when they get away with it.
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Arrr, let's goooooo...
of course
Femme Fatales...
Every time I even begin to think of the word "femme fatale" the first person that pops into my head is Linda Fiorentino in The Last Seduction... she was just that good that femme fatale and the character of Bridget Gregory just go hand in hand!
(Self Appointed) "#1 Bridget McManus Fan"
Still the best!
The forever classic--Kathleen Turner in Body Heat. I love it too when they get away with it.
I'd also add Jennifer Tilly as Violet in Bound.
best.ever
Catherine Tramell (1992 ONLY) and Mrs. Denvers (from 1940's "Rebecca").
Ginger Snaps>>
Hmm... well, as Heathers has already been mentioned (I can quote that movie left, right and sideways) another great femme fatale comes from the horror genre: one of my favorite movies, the title character of Ginger from Ginger Snaps.
If you're Candian or if you have HBO Zone, then you know what I'm talking about. if you don't run-don't walk- out an rent this (and while you're there, don't forget to pick up the sequal [didn't like it] and the prequel [loved it!]).
Another great femme fatale is the mermaid from 'She Creature' and of course,the femme fatale of all femme fatales, Jennifer Tilly as Violet in Bound.
Response to shortypants..
WOW!!
Yes, Ginger Snaps. Ginger Snaps 2 is my favorite movie out of the 3 movies. I found out about Ginger Snaps several years ago because I like werewolves movies.
And "She Creature"...yes!!! I like mermaids and this is one of the first evil mermaids I have seen in a movie. I've mainly heard about evil mermaids during brief stories/fables. The special effects esp. the mermaid's fin is excellent!!
Thanks for mentioning these movies, shortypants.
To add, mine is Queen Akasha from "Queen of the Damned". She is one of my favorite vampires!
Response to shortypants..
WOW!!
Yes, Ginger Snaps. Ginger Snaps 2 is my favorite movie out of the 3 movies. I found out about Ginger Snaps several years ago because I like werewolves movies.
And "She Creature"...yes!!! I like mermaids and this is one of the first evil mermaids I have seen in a movie. I've mainly heard about evil mermaids during brief stories/fables. The special effects esp. the mermaid's fin is excellent!!
Thanks for mentioning these movies, shortypants.
To add, mine is Queen Akasha from "Queen of the Damned". She is one of my favorite vampires!
triple comments...
I might be a masochist....
But I get hot and botherd by the way Devon Aoki's character Miko, in Sin City slices Bencio del toro's character Jack(?)....I know she's not a "bad" character but does a lot of slaying...A LOT!!
I also have a thing for vampires so any female role as a vampire makes me swoon!
"Those who do not like you fall into two categories: The stupid and the envious. The stupid will like you in five years time. The envious, never. "`_the Libertine
Movies...
The movie "Death Becomes Her". (possible movie for this topic?)
The movie "Serial Mom".
The movie "Hush" with Jessica Lange.
The movie "A Thin Line Between Love and Hate".
The movie "High Tension".
The movie "Bad Seed". ( not a woman but a little girl)
Lets start with Lillith
Lets start with Lillith Silver in Razorblade Smile. She kicks ass and it has a damn hot Lesbian love scene (even if it does end in death).
Add to that Daryl Hannah in Blade Runner as the Murder bent Sex programmed replicant.
And Evil Willow always does wonders for me.