
Miller's Crossing(1990)
Set in 1929, a political boss and his advisor have a parting of the ways when they both fall for the same woman.


“Angie is about to step over the edge. All she needs is a little help.”
A woman trying to recover from a sexual attack is locked in a posh apartment with a corpse of the very man she's been dreaming would murder her. She tries to hang on to reality when objects around her seem to come to life.

Sharon Stone
Angie Anderson

Steve Railsback
Alex Morgan / Cole Morgan

Ronny Cox
Dr. Stephan Carter

Michelle Phillips
Ann Carter

Vicki Frederick
Nancy Leahy

Larry Moss
Mr. Kramer
Austin Kelly
Folger

Albert Popwell
Officer
Jesse Garcia
Counterman
Will Leskin
Billy
Scissors is a drama, thriller, horror film released in 1991 exploring themes of crow, twins, doll, atmospheric, neo-noir. Directed by Frank De Felitta, it stars Sharon Stone, Steve Railsback, Ronny Cox. A woman trying to recover from a sexual attack is locked in a posh apartment with a corpse of the very man she's been dreaming would murder her. She tries to hang on to reality when objects around her seem to come to life.
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