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Obsession, betrayal, and a steamy game of murderous seduction unfold in Beverly Hills.

DEADLY EMBRACE

When adultery turns to obsession, the climax may be murder...

1989 · 1h 24m · NR · Drama / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A beautiful but horny and neglected Beverly Hills wife hires a hot young stud as a gardener. It eventually gets through to her husband that some hanky-panky may possibly be going on, and he begins to spy on her.

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What is Deadly Embrace about?

Deadly Embrace is a 1989 United States drama-thriller film directed by David DeCoteau about a neglected Beverly Hills wife whose dangerous affair with her gardener spirals into a web of murderous intrigue.

Synopsis

The pulsating, passion-driven story of a man, his wife, and the lovers they play their nasty cat and mouse games with. Like repelling magnets, obsessive passion drives them apart as a psychotic lust locks them together in a tangled web of murderous sexual intrigue. Deadly Embrace; the story of one woman's fatal attraction to the only man she must kill to possess - her husband.
Details & Specs
Director
David DeCoteau
Writer
Richard Gabai
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 24m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Drama, Thriller

Why Cult

Erotic Thriller Royalty

Featuring genre icons Linnea Quigley and Michelle Bauer, the film leans all the way into its provocative roots.

Murderous Beverly Hills Seduction

A steamy affair between a wealthy wife and her gardener escalates into a tangled plot of passion and murder.

Softcore Sizzle

Expect plenty of nudity, erotic encounters, and a sultry atmosphere typical of late-80s softcore cinema.

Cat-and-Mouse Intrigue

Voyeurism and marital espionage drive the suspense as jealousy and obsession spiral into violence.

Themes & Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deadly Embrace about? +

Deadly Embrace follows a passion-fueled game of deception between a neglected wife, her lover, and a husband driven to murderous suspicion in Beverly Hills.

When was Deadly Embrace released? +

Deadly Embrace was released in 1989.

Who directed Deadly Embrace? +

Deadly Embrace was directed by David DeCoteau.

How long is Deadly Embrace? +

Deadly Embrace has a runtime of 84 minutes.

What genre is Deadly Embrace? +

Deadly Embrace is a drama-thriller with strong erotic elements.

Where can I watch Deadly Embrace? +

Deadly Embrace is available to stream on SassyFlix.