Heavenly Creatures

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Theatrical Release Date:

11/23/1994

DVD Release Date:

09/24/2002

Run Time:

99min.

Starring:

Melanie Lynskey , Kate Winslet , Sarah Peirse , Diana Kent , Clive Merrison

Director(s):

Peter Jackson

MPAA Rating:

R for a chilling murder and some sexuality.

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: After winning a cult following for several offbeat and darkly witty gore films, New Zealand director Peter Jackson abruptly shifted gears with this stylish, compelling, and ultimately disturbing tale of two teenage girls whose friendship begins to ... Read More

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