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Yet even with the revisions to the screenplay, the movie remains a haunting storyline of deceit, sexual desire and murder. Destined for tragedy, Cora and Frank never deserve a moment of sympathy for their choices. But the chilling outcome of their lives shows the devastating results that can come from one bad decision.
Violence: A couple attempts to electrocute a man. Characters plot and carry out a murder. A woman contemplates suicide. A man is hit over the head with a liquor bottle. Lawyers threaten and bully clients. A man blackmails and threatens others. Characters fight resulting in a bloody facial injury. Some weapons are used.
A character is killed in an automobile accident. A character faces the death chamber. The body of a dead cat is seen. Several scenes of passionate kissing are seen. A woman wears a swimsuit at the beach.
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