Lady Beware
is a 1987 psychological thriller starring Diane Lane (Unfaithful,
Knight Moves). It was written
by Charles Zev Cohen (Eddie and the Cruisers II) and Susan Miller
(Thirtysomething).
Directed By Karen Arthur (Cagney & Lacy, Hart to Hart,
The Mafu Cage), this film has
been marketed with the tag line "when Fantasy leads to Terror").
Katya
Yarno (Diane Lane), a young aspiring window dresser, convinces Hornes
Department Store to give her a corner window to display her designs
after getting the run around for some time. Basically, she tells the
boss "you're windows suck," "l mean they are boring."
She gets her corner window and a shot at success.
Katya
designs displays with provocative, sexy scenes that captivate her
audience They also cause outrage among some onlookers. But her boss
loves her style and extends her contract for six months. Katya is
ecstatic.
Living
in a loft above Pittsburgh, many of Katya's scenes come to her in her
sexual dreams or while she is bathing by candlelight and listening to
music. She soon is no longer alone becoming involved with a
reporter, Mac Odell (Cotter Smith). Life is moving along blissfully
for Katya.
Unbenownst
to Katya, Jack Price (Michael Woods), a married psychopath, has become
obsessed with her and her displays. He begins making obscene phone
calls to her, and writing her letters and intercepting her mail. He
even breaks into her apartment and revels in her belongings. As the
stalking progresses, Katya's window designs become more and more
macabre. The stalking reaches a frenzy when a disgusted and gutsy
Katya decides to turn the tables on her stalker and bring him to
justice.
This
movie is captivating and eye opening. It delves into one woman's
fantasies that inspire her work but turn into a nightmare when
attracting the wrong man. I don't think this movie will disappoint,
especially if you are a Diane Lane fan.
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