Synopsis
An ex-pop singer kills her much-hated husband to be with her young lover. Her daughter plots Electra-like revenge.
Scores
Overall Score
41.0
Popularity Percentile (Year)
34.3%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
34.5%
Review Aggregate
67.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 68% of 56 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, thin plot, family-friendly. Common reservations focus on thin plot, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnythin plotfamily-friendlygrittycharacter-drivenhistoricalsuspensefuldark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Busch | 2003 | $4,000 | $6,000 | (est) |
| Jason Priestley | 2003 | $2,000 | $4,000 | (est) |
| Frances Conroy | 2003 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Philip Baker Hall | 2003 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Stark Sands | 2003 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Natasha Lyonne | 2003 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score65.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score73.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.4
IMDb votes2,229
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2003 | $320,092 | $545,722 |
| International | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2003 | $320,092 | $545,722 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2003 | $160,046 | $272,861 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2003 | $39,000 | $66,491 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2003 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2003 | $7,771,000 | $13,248,710 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2003 | $14,178,000 | $24,171,949 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2003 | $134,439 | $229,203 |
| Total Revenues | 2003 | $22,282,485 | $37,989,214 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2003 | $352,000 (est) | $600,122 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2003 | $256,000 (est) | $436,452 (est) |
| Participations | 2003 | $891,000 | $1,519,058 |
| Residuals ? | 2003 | $1,624,000 | $2,768,743 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2003 | $70,400 | $120,024 |
| Total Expenses | 2003 | $3,193,400 | $5,444,400 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2003 | $19,089,085 | $32,544,814 |
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