Deadly Illusions

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Deadly Illusions

R

2020

1h 54m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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A bestselling female novelist, suffering from writer's block, hires an innocent young woman to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best seller, the line between the life she's writing and the one she's living becomes blurred.

Riese Bernard

Autostraddle

03/29/2021

I simultaneously insist you watch this straight gay film but also fail to recommend it.

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Lisa Kennedy

Variety

03/19/2021

It's tricky deciding what kind of cheese "Deadly Illusions," a diverting thriller starring Kristin Davis and Dermot Mulroney streaming on Netflix, is exactly. Soft and overripe, from the look of it.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

03/18/2021

Movies don't come much clunkier than "Deadly Illusions," an unconvincing mishmash of psychodrama and erotic thriller filled with silly plot holes, obvious dialogue, and risibly bad actions and reactions.

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Matthew Turner

VODzilla.co

02/25/2022

2.5/5

A throwback to the 1990s heyday of both the erotic thriller and its close cousin, the Fill-in-the-blank-from-Hell genre.

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Amanda the Jedi

Amanda the Jedi (Youtube)

07/04/2021

A Lifetime disaster masquerading as a competent thriller. I get the desire for ambiguity but at some point you need to commit to a thread

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

06/04/2021

2.5/4

Grammer plays the role with enough mystery to make the character interesting at every turn. That was important because the story follows a standard plotline.

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Aluna U

Sep 29

Deadly Illusions presents an intriguing concept reminiscent of Shirley but falls short due to poor execution, numerous plot holes, and confusing lines between reality and imagination that dilute the main story. While the cinematography, camera work, and soundtrack are commendable, weak acting—especially Mary’s overly cheerful portrayal—and inconsistent storytelling undermine the film’s impact. Despite its potential, the movie struggles with shallow dialogue and a lack of clear narrative focus, leaving viewers unsatisfied and craving a stronger, more coherent thriller. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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Caroline L

Jan 1

I found this movie had an unrealistic storyline with stereotyped characters. It was unintentionally funny because of the bad acting. Greer Grammer gave a good performance, but the idea that she would be obsessed with Kristin Davis was not believable. This was no Fatal Attraction. I'm not sure who pulled strings to get this laugh-fest made.

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@cleanreviewacct Dec 19

it's fun! keeps you interested, not boring, I enjoyed it. it's not meant to be high cinema lol

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10/23/2024

It’s a Lifetime movie with nudity.

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Regina F

05/04/2024

Like it! Kept me entertained till the end! I was surprised by such bad reviews(

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Ms E

02/28/2024

Jarring transitions innit?

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Anna Elizabeth James

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Synopsis

A bestselling female novelist, suffering from writer's block, hires an innocent young woman to watch over her twin children. As the novelist dangerously indulges in her new best seller, the line between the life she's writing and the one she's living becomes blurred.

Director: Anna Elizabeth James
Producer: Shanola Hampton, Greer Grammer, Anna Elizabeth James
Screenwriter: Anna Elizabeth James
Production Co: Kiss and Tale Productions
Rating: R (Language|Some Bloody Violence|Sexual Content/Nudity)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 19, 2021
Runtime: 1h 54m