Scorned — 1993 Wiki
Subject: The Assassination of Alan J. Winter Perpetrator: Alyce Lavigne Location: Lehigh Acres, Florida Date: October 12, 1993 Classification: Domestic Homicide / "Bunny Boiler" Archetype
The film tells the story of Claire Llewellyn (Karen Black), a wealthy businesswoman whose husband, David, is having an affair with the beautiful and seductive Liz (Jenny McCarthy). When David ends the affair, Liz becomes enraged and decides to take revenge on both David and Claire. Scorned 1993 Wiki
As Liz begins to stalk and manipulate Claire, their complicated relationships become increasingly twisted. Liz becomes obsessed with Claire's wealthy lifestyle and starts to insert herself into Claire's life. The psychological game of cat and mouse between Liz and Claire builds up to a thrilling and intense climax. Subject: The Assassination of Alan J
The film was produced by Royal Oaks Entertainment, a low-budget powerhouse known for pumping out direct-to-video thrillers. The budget was approximately $1.5 million, most of which went to Tweed’s salary and location fees. The crew was small (about 35 people), and the shooting schedule was brutal—often 14-hour days. Principal photography took place over 18 days in March 1993
Principal photography took place over 18 days in March 1993. The film was shot almost entirely on a single location—a privately owned mansion in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. To save money, cinematographer Tom Callaway used available light for many interior scenes, lending the film a voyeuristic, documentary-style grain that critics would later either praise as "gritty" or deride as "amateurish." The infamous basement torture scene was filmed in a specially constructed set in the mansion’s garage over a grueling 14-hour day.
The score was composed by Joseph Conlan, featuring a blend of synthesized orchestral cues and sultry saxophone melodies, typical of the genre's sound in the early 1990s.
| Scorned |
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| Theatrical Release Poster |
| Directed by Zalman King |
| Produced by Andrew Stevens
Zalman King |
| Written by Dale Fanning
Mel Frohman |
| Starring Shannon Tweed
Andrew Stevens
Stephen Nichols |
| Music by Joseph Conlan |
| Cinematography Janusz Kamiński |
| Editing by Sally Bobbitt |
| Release Date July 1993 |
| Running Time 98 Minutes |
| Country United States |
| Language English |
| Box Office Direct-to-Video / Cable Hit |