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Victim of Beauty

1991·Movie
1h 40min

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, a real life story, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

The recounting of a terrible crime that wracked a family and galvanized police in South Carolina in the 1980's. Southern beauty pageant winner Dawn Smith is targeted by a sadistic stalker whose obsession with her leads him to kidnap her younger sister.
True Crime DramaHostage ThrillerFamily TraumaPsychological StalkerInvestigative NarrativeBleak & Gritty1980s SettingSouthern CrimeJustice Seeking

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Victim of Beauty legally?

Victim of Beauty is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Victim of Beauty worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Victim of Beauty rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Victim of Beauty?

1 h 40 min

Victim of Beauty runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Victim of Beauty based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Victim of Beauty in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.