Assault and Matrimony

Name: Assault and Matrimony
Director: James Frawley
Genre: Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 1987-01-01
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Jill Eikenberry, John Hillerman, Michelle Phillips, Michael Tucker

1987Dir. James Frawley1h 40m

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Assault and Matrimony is this quirky little TV movie from '87. The premise is pretty wild—two long-married folks, Silvia and Edgar, who can barely stand the sight of each other but can't bear to part with their dream house. So, they hatch this darkly comedic plot to eliminate one another. The pacing is quite interesting, mixing moments of tense humor with awkward domesticity. It's not your typical rom-com, that's for sure. The performances have that kind of over-the-top charm you'll find in TV movies of this era, and the practical effects, while not groundbreaking, add a nice touch to the dark humor. It’s a unique blend of comedy and suspense that makes it stand out, if you’re into unconventional narratives.

Quirky dark comedy vibesInteresting character dynamicsUnique take on marital discord