Lady Beware (1987)
Release Year: 1987
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Hautnah Verfolgt, All'improvviso uno sconosciuto, De repente un extraño, Farlig fantasi, Joku seuraa sinua, Nie igraj z kobieta, To koritsi tis vitrinas
Director: Karen Arthur
Writer: Charles Zev Cohen, Susan Miller
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: International Video Entertainment (IVE), Scotti Brothers Pictures
Genre: Erotic Thriller, Horror, Romance, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: neo-noir, obsession, stalking, woman director
Story
Lady Beware (1987) follows Katya, a window dresser at a Pittsburgh department store who becomes romantically involved with Mac Odell, a journalist. However, their relationship is disrupted when Jack, a married man obsessed with Katya, begins stalking her. Jack's fixation turns sinister, making Katya's life miserable until she confides in his wife about his behavior. Enraged by being exposed, Jack heads to the store intent on killing Katya.
Summary
Directed by Karen Arthur and released in 1987, Lady Beware is an erotic thriller that combines elements of romance and horror. The film centers around Katya, a young woman who finds herself in a dangerous situation when a married man becomes obsessed with her. With a neo-noir style and themes of obsession and stalking, the movie stands out as one of the few films directed by women during this era.
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