HEAVENLY CREATURES (1995)

PETER JACKSON

Drama Thriller True Stories 1950s Art House Insanity LGBTQI+Dave B's Must Sees Tango's Choice Recommended The Beck-fast Club

Cast

MELANIE LYNSKEY KATE WINSLET SARAH PEIRSE DIANA KENT CLIVE MERRISON SIMON O'CONNOR

Plot

In 1950s New Zealand shy, awkward, adolescent Pauline meets beautiful enigmatic Juliet and the two quickly develop an intense, passionate and secretive relationship. However when their parents decide that their friendship is 'wayward' and 'unhealthy' the girls, in terror at the prospect of separation, lose the plot and plan a dreadful retribution. A riveting account of a shocking true story that you'll never forget.