Death Becomes Her
1992 film
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| Writer | Martin Donovan, David Koepp |
| Producer | Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey |
| Editor | Arthur Schmidt |
| Music | Alan Silvestri |
| Production company | Universal Pictures |
| Distributor | Universal Pictures |
| Language | English |
Description
Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American satirical black Comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis. Written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan, it stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as rivals who fight for the affections of the same man (Bruce Willis) and drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth, but causes unpleasant side effects.
Released on July 7, 1992, to mixed reviews from critics, Death Becomes Her was a commercial success, grossing $149 million worldwide on $55 million budget. The film was a pioneer in the use of computer-generated effects; it went on to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. In the decades since its release Death Becomes Her has developed a strong cult following, especially among the LGBT community.