Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American satirical black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis. Written by David Koeppand 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 31, 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.

Satire (film and television)

Black comedy

Computer generated imagery

Academy Award for Best Visual Effects

Fantasy

Robert Zemeckis

David Koepp

Martin Donovan (screenwriter)

Meryl Streep

Goldie Hawn

Bruce Willis

Elixir of life

Princess Weekes

Pause

Death Becomes Her | November Movie Night @7pm EST 11/27/2022

Session 1