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Movies at Hudson Park “Death Becomes Her” (1992)

Published: August 21, 2025; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 August 28, 2025    02:00 PM-04:00 PM EDT

Address: 66 Leroy Street, New York, NY 10014, United States

Phone: +1 212-243-6876

Web: https://www.nypl.org/locations/hudson-park

Movies at Hudson Park “Death Becomes Her” (1992)

“Death Becomes Her” is a dark comedy thriller that revolves around Madeline Ashton, a successful novelist, and her former rival, Helen Sharp, a seemingly ageless beauty. Madeline, feeling threatened by Helen’s youthful appearance and renewed success, becomes obsessed with finding the secret to her eternal youth.

Helen, a mysterious woman who hides a dark past, reluctantly reveals her secret: a potent potion that grants eternal youth. Madeline, desperate to regain her lost beauty and outshine Helen, consumes the potion with disastrous consequences.

As the film progresses, Madeline’s obsession with youth takes a sinister turn. Her attempts to maintain her youthful appearance become increasingly desperate and dangerous, leading to a series of darkly comedic and disturbing events.

The film blends elements of horror, dark comedy, and satire, exploring themes of vanity, obsession, and the lengths people will go to achieve their desires. It features a memorable performance by Meryl Streep as the seductive and enigmatic Helen and a campy turn by Goldie Hawn as the increasingly unhinged Madeline.

Time: 2:00-4:00 pm EST

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