Movie: Body Heat (1981)

Described as steamy for its time, this is a film noire 'classique' from veteran filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan. Infact this was his directorial debut. This movie is probably the reason movie libraries today have a separate 'Erotic Thriller' section.

William Hurt plays a lawyer who falls for a mysterious woman( Kathleen Turner) whom he meets in a bar. All of a sudden he is plotting to kill her husband. Set in Florida, this film has it all,suspense, murder, double cross and twisted humor. Ted Danson of 'Cheers' fame also adds to some of the few lighter moments of this classic with smart onelines. Few actresses can play they femme fatale like Kathleen Turner.If you have not seen this one yet, make sure you don't miss this one.

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