| | | A deep, dark obsession that bares a woman's body and a man's soul.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Theatrical Version
Fantasy, desire and manipulation make for a savory-yet-volatile cocktail in this psychological thriller about a woman held captive by a man who loves her. First-time writer/director Jennifer Chambers Lynch (The Diary Of Laura Palmer) brings "stylistic flair" (The Washington Post) to this haunting, erotic tale of love and lust that straddles the fine line between devotion and obsession. Nick Cavanaugh (Julian Sands, Timecode) is a brilliant surgeon who seems to have it all-money, looks, prestige-but all he wants is someone he can't have...a coluptuous, cold-hearted seductress: Helena (Sherilyn Fenn, Three Of Hearts). After Nick fails to impress her with his wealth, Helena is struck down by a hit-and-run driver outside his mansion. The good doctor saves her life by amputating her legs, then seizes the opportunity of her immobility to hold her prisoner. Now, he's in control of Helena's body, but not her mind, for this shrewd, quick-thinking vixen is hell-bent on keeping Nick on his toes in order to foil his selfish plan to have her not only as a trophy wife...but his personal Venus de Milo.
"...surprisingly involving." James Berardinelli's ReelViews
"This film is art-directed like Architectural Digest come to life!" The Washington Post
Editor's Note
BOXING HELENA is the provocative, controversial story about a timid doctor's obsession with a beautiful but unattainable woman and the grotesque lengths to which he goes in order to bring her into his life. Kim Basinger was originally slated to play the title role, which eventually went to Sherilyn Fenn (TWIN PEAKS's Audrey Horne). This is the directorial debut from Jennifer Chambers Lynch, daughter of David Lynch and author of the bestselling TWIN PEAKS tie-in book THE DIARY OF LAURA PALMER.
Plot Summary
Dr. Nick Cavanaugh grew up at the mercy of his mocking, sensual, and neglectful mother. As an adult, he fantasizes about women who entice, taunt, and reject him and finds the epitome of cold calculation in Helena, a one-night stand who wants nothing more to do with him. When a serious car accident leaves Helena unconscious, he takes advantage of the situation by bringing her into his home--and using his surgical skills to amputate her arms and legs. Then Nick sets her up in a box as an object of his adoration. But even boxing Helena won't get Nick Cavanaugh what he wants...and he has to keep upping the ante in a cruel psychological and physical battle.
| Features | Dolby Digital Stereo | | Interactive Menus | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Widescreen Version EnHanced For 16x9 TVs | | Scene Access | | French Subtitles | | Spanish Subtitles |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 1/15/2008 |
| Running Time: 106 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1993 | | Catalog ID: 1001733 | | UPC: 00027616860330 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "I never meant for it to be like this."----Dr. Nick Cavanaugh (Julian Sands) to Helena (Sherilyn Fenn) |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...Lynch has both talent and a point....Guaranteed a cult following on the strength of [her] odd but coherent imagination..." 09/03/1993 p.C1Variety
"...Intense, obsessive work....Jennifer Lynch displays a bold confidence, a tenacious grip on her style and a clear view of her objectives..." 02/01/1993 |
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