1993 (often associated with 1994 due to home video distribution) Cult classic of the 90s "straight-to-video" era 📖 The Plot
The script was written in late 1992, riding the coattails of the massive success of Basic Instinct . Producers Ashok Amritraj and Andrew Stevens wanted a faster, cheaper, and more salacious version of the erotic thriller formula. Originally titled Body of Deceit , the name was changed to Scorned to better evoke the "woman getting revenge" theme.
Heavily influenced by Film Noir , the movie uses moody lighting and a cynical worldview where no character is entirely innocent. Legacy and Reception
1993 (often associated with 1994 due to home video distribution) Cult classic of the 90s "straight-to-video" era 📖 The Plot
The script was written in late 1992, riding the coattails of the massive success of Basic Instinct . Producers Ashok Amritraj and Andrew Stevens wanted a faster, cheaper, and more salacious version of the erotic thriller formula. Originally titled Body of Deceit , the name was changed to Scorned to better evoke the "woman getting revenge" theme.
Heavily influenced by Film Noir , the movie uses moody lighting and a cynical worldview where no character is entirely innocent. Legacy and Reception
