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Never Talk to Strangers

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
7.7K
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Antonio Banderas and Rebecca De Mornay in Never Talk to Strangers (1995)
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Psychological ThrillerSerial KillerCrimeDramaMysteryRomanceThriller

Sarah Taylor, a criminal psychologist, embarks on a torrid affair with a seductive stranger. However, she begins doubting whether she can trust him when a mysterious stalker begins harassing... Read allSarah Taylor, a criminal psychologist, embarks on a torrid affair with a seductive stranger. However, she begins doubting whether she can trust him when a mysterious stalker begins harassing her.Sarah Taylor, a criminal psychologist, embarks on a torrid affair with a seductive stranger. However, she begins doubting whether she can trust him when a mysterious stalker begins harassing her.

  • Director
    • Peter Hall
  • Writers
    • Lewis A. Green
    • Jordan Rush
  • Stars
    • Rebecca De Mornay
    • Antonio Banderas
    • Dennis Miller
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    7.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Peter Hall
    • Writers
      • Lewis A. Green
      • Jordan Rush
    • Stars
      • Rebecca De Mornay
      • Antonio Banderas
      • Dennis Miller
    • 43User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Rebecca De Mornay
    Rebecca De Mornay
    • Dr. Sarah Taylor
    Antonio Banderas
    Antonio Banderas
    • Tony Ramirez
    Dennis Miller
    Dennis Miller
    • Cliff Raddison
    Len Cariou
    Len Cariou
    • Henry Taylor
    Harry Dean Stanton
    Harry Dean Stanton
    • Max Cheski
    Eugene Lipinski
    Eugene Lipinski
    • Dudakoff
    Martha Burns
    Martha Burns
    • Maura
    Beau Starr
    Beau Starr
    • Grogan
    Phillip Jarrett
    Phillip Jarrett
    • Spatz
    Tim Kelleher
    • Wabash
    Emma Corosky
    • Young Sarah
    Susan Coyne
    Susan Coyne
    • Alison
    Joseph R. Gannascoli
    Joseph R. Gannascoli
    • Carnival Attendant
    Reg Dreger
    • Flight Attendant
    Frances Hyland
    Frances Hyland
    • Mrs. Slotnick
    John Bourgeois
    John Bourgeois
    • Cop
    Kevin Rushton
    Kevin Rushton
    • Corridor Guard
    Kelley Grando
    • Young Girl
    • Director
      • Peter Hall
    • Writers
      • Lewis A. Green
      • Jordan Rush
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    User reviews43

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    6dhlk

    Not that bad, surely

    Yes, the plot devices were, at times, obvious. Yes, there were clear hints to the outcome in the early stages of the film. Yes, some of the acting wasn't great.

    But, I didn't think it was that bad, and (forgive my ignorance in psychiatric matters if this is wrong) that implausible either.

    I think, in acting terms, it was a general disappointment in the two main star actors who have done much better work than this. But don't be too harsh.
    pieman

    chain-link fence makes great interior decor

    Duh, it's a thriller during the early nineties Tarnished Age of Thrillers. I'm sure glad we're past that stage. So yes, if you don't know already, as a thriller it stinks.

    But as a sex movie, it's not bad. I mean, who else would you rather see getting it on than Banderas and De Mornay. There's one classically trashy scene when Antonio nails the naked and voluptuous Rebecca up against a very trendy chain-link fence inside her very trendy loft. Antonio looks more angry than turned on and Rebecca looks more ashamed and uncomfortable, but she's naked, sexy, and making some happy sounds, so who cares? And who cares whodunit either?
    GManfred

    Clever Whodunnit

    I like this sort of picture, the kind of mystery in which you can't pick out the murderer until the end of the movie. It's not billed as a mystery, though, but that's what it is. Although primarily a mystery, it spends a lot of time as a romance between the two principals, and then switches gears before the onset of tedium. As a result, there is a considerable dead spot in the middle of the film, which may have influenced some reviewers ratings.

    As I mentioned, the ending is quite clever and the picture keeps you guessing, since there are few suspects to choose from and the ending was unexpected. Rebecca De Mornay was good as the heroine and Antonio Banderas was even better as the romantic stranger. Len Cariou plays her father in a wasted role. Banderas is often better than the material and does not seem to take himself seriously, as witnessed by the number of crummy movies he has appeared in.

    "Never Talk To Strangers" is an absorbing, if uneven, murder mystery which has been given short shrift by reviewers on the IMDb website. If you rent it, give it a chance. I'll bet you won't guess the secret to the ending.
    7med_1978

    An Interesting Hitchcockian styled thriller a must for Thriller completist's & fans of DeMornay

    This Thriller was received poorly on it's release, this is unfortunate as I found much to like here.

    Firstly I liked the main musical score running throughout the film and the Director was quite clearly going for a Hitchcockian feel, which only partially succeeds though.

    The chemistry between the leads is excellent and the scenes containing both DeMornay and Banderas are the strongest and most watchable. I have to say I did not think Harry Dean Stanton put too much effort into his part as he was not all that convincing and Dennis Miller was just plain irritating. Len Cariou was okay as DeMornay's father, but really the two leads are the main focus and the main reason to watch this. The love scenes although a bit lengthy were stylishly made and did not detract from the film, the ending although a bit of a stretch was at least surprising and acted fairly convincingly (although I am no shrink).

    So although being far from a classic I certainly thought it was far from being the worst thriller. I would rate it above the Meg Ryan effort "In The Cut" & Ashley Judd's "Twisted" along with Sandra Bullock's "Murder by Numbers" to name a few.

    My rating 6.6 out of 10
    8glushkova_anna

    Underrated movie

    Hi there from 2021. Boy, it's the first time I disagree with the IMDb rates so much! It actually pushed me to create a channel and comment.

    I remember I put this movie on in the middle of my Banderas binge-watch, not expecting much, and - because of the rates - waiting for it to go bad any second. But to my delight, it didn't!

    The plot got me involved. Sarah seemed to be surrounded with truly vicious men, so I started to suspect each one of being the bad guy. But I still didn't see the final twist coming.

    While pondering on the suspects, I also enjoyed the way a sexual tension between Sarah and Tony was pictured. They click with each other! Especially it's seen while compared to "Original sin" (another erotic thriller with Antonio). Even though I find Angelina Jolie astonishingly beautiful, in that movie I didn't feel any chemistry between her and Antonio at all, but here I saw a genuine passion between him and Rebecca De Mornay.

    I also really liked some power moves from Sarah - they were not that common for 90s, so they added spice to the picture.

    To sum up - I recommend to watch this movie, if you are in the mood for light mysteries, blood-boiling sex scenes and esthetic of 90s. It's interesting, relaxing and pleasent for your eyes.

    I don't recommend it, if you are into super-scary stuff or expect to tempt your intelligence with highly difficult riddles.

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    • Trivia
      Raúl Ruiz was originally slated to direct this film.
    • Goofs
      After Sarah plants the gun in Tony's right hand she goes into the bathroom to clean up. When she comes out and kneels by Tony, the gun is no longer there.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Sarah Taylor: Mr. Ramirez, my mother taught me never to talk to strangers.

      Tony Ramirez: If you never talk to strangers, you'll never meet anyone new.

    • Alternate versions
      An unrated version is available on laserdisc.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Vampire in Brooklyn/Mighty Aphrodite/Copycat/Leaving Las Vegas/Never Talk to Strangers (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Her Body Makes Vows
      Performed by Exchange featuring Marc Jordan

      Written by Gerald O'Brien, Steve Sexton and Marc Jordan

      By Arrangement with Warner Special Products

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1995 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nunca hables con extraños
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary
    • Production companies
      • TriStar Pictures
      • Abaton Filmhauswertung GmbH
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,858,261
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,903,457
      • Oct 22, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $6,858,261
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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