# To Die For (1995)

> A dazzlingly ruthless aspiring newscaster turns small-town television, marriage, and teenage vulnerability into instruments of her climb toward fame.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/458

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Crime
- Director: Gus Van Sant
- Cast: Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Illeana Douglas, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Wayne Knight
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114681/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, sardonic, provocative, dark comedy night, crime film marathon

## Synopsis

A woman's ambition knows no bounds as she manipulates her way to the top of the news world.

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