A House in the Hills (1993)
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Genres: Romance, Thriller
Director: Ken Wiederhorn
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Release Date: 28 April 1995 (Spain)
Country: USA | Luxembourg
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Synopsis
An aspiring actress (Alex) is housesitting in the hills, the owners are taking a break after their neighbour was murdered. For acting practise, Alex pretends to be the owner when someone calls at the house. The caller isn't who he says he is either...
Review
Film noir: French for 'black film', the term refers to a genre or style
depicting a dark, corrupt, and/or violent world characterized by an
expressionist mood and MISE EN SCENE. Many of these films also include
violence and an underworld of some sort. Noir is equipped with many
narrative conventions and twisted deceits. Most Film noir have stories
set in impersonal suburban spaces that reflect the alienation and
decadence of the characters. The city is a palpable presence taking on
a menacing quality that threatens the character within it. Almost
always, the protagonist is a male, in this films' case, it is the
leader of the cast, a woman. Not just any woman, but the charming,
gorgeous Helen Slater, in a role that seems to bring out an enormous,
as well as outrageous aspect of her talent.
In a quiet, isolated community in the Hollywood Hills, silence is
broken as a young woman is strangled to death in her pool. This story
is everywhere people look, although not taken seriously by most,
especially by an aspiring actress named Alex Weaver. Alex is determined
to make her mark in the profession of power and beauty, but first, she
must sacrifice the dreams, for a tacky day job at a cheesy Italian
eatery. She is then persuaded to house-sit for a fellow waitress, in a
lush setting that puts B.H. 90210 to shame. After playing on an
exterminator, whom is not who he says he is, she is pulled into a real
web of lies, deception, and passion. She broke all the rules, allowing
a stranger into the house during the weekend...bad choice.
Helen Slater is a marvelous actress, and rightly so, as she holds the
majority of this twisty tale on her shoulders, no wonder she played
Supergirl nine years earlier. Michael Madsen is tough, and rugged, no
surprise, as he worms his way into the house, with revenge on his mind.
Soon, he and Slater are spending their time talking back and forth
about their lies and convictions. Soon, the tension heats up so bad,
they end up in the greenhouse performing unspeakable acts of passion
amidst a beautiful collection of expensive flowers. Also in the film,
is Jeffery Tambor in a down and out riot role as "Willy". Only time can
tell as these characters are woven together to an ending resulting in
madness and laughter.
This film is a Noir thriller on steroids. Helen Slater is a sure
leading lady, but also an antagonist as well. She brings all her
troubles onto herself, as she is her own worst enemy. Michael Madsen
is, naturally, effective, and menacing as he pulls the audience into
his clutches with every scene. His character brings forth
flashbacks(another element in Noir) and the violence that ensues the
last 45 minutes. Most of the film is not to be mistaken for a staged
play-turned film. Most scenes are in fact, Slater and Madsen,
uncovering layers of deep, thoughtful character study. Tambors "Willy"
is also to be mentioned, as he becomes a strange force in the
humorously crazy finale. No one, within the three main stars, can truly
be trusted with one another, creating a real noir feel. All three
initially lie about who they are at one point or another, and bring a
homey house to a shatter-box when the owners return, and that is only
the start of it all!
The film also sees a soapy feel, as though it ran on a daytime dial.
This is because Slaters 'Weaver' is up for a role, and creating the
deception is all part of a formula that speaks in layers about asking
ourselves if we really know what we are, or what life is, or where we
are going. The film is indeed, a though provoking story, and well
characterized by Slater and Madsen. Why it is not too recognized in
these days is beyond my knowledge. I feel it should be more known,
perhaps a more public screening on actual cable again, like ten years
ago on HBO. To sum it all up, this film is a fast, dramatic, humorous,
twisted thriller about truths, lies, and deception. It certainly beats
any other satire of the like, and Helen Slaters' sexy performance
opposite a game Madsen works well. Definitely worth the time!
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Celebrity Name: Helen Slater
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