Jonathan (played by Matt Dillon) seems fixated on taking over Thor Carlsson’s (the impressive Max von Sydow) copper business. The reason for this is suggested to be his childhood, where he would watch trains carrying the Carlsson logo from his home in a less privileged area. Jonathan has managed to win Dorothy Carlsson's (Sean Young) affection, and they were planning a wedding. However, upon discovering she’s preg…

This film noir update needed a jolt of energy to really come alive. A Kiss Before Dying, directed by James Dearden, is a reimagining of the 1956 movie and features a screenplay adapted from Ira Levin’s novel. The cast includes Sean Young, Matt Dillon, Max von Sydow, Dianne Ladd, and James Russo; Howard Shore composed the music and Mike Southon handled the cinematography. The narrative centers on Dillon portrayi…