
The Stepford Wives
The wives of Stepford have a secret.
Directed by Frank Oz
Produced by Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures
A darkly comedic sci-fi horror about the sinister transformation of women into perfect androids, blending satire of domestic ideals with paranoia and body-horror undertones.
What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying little town.
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Is The Stepford Wives one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 93% of films.
Does The Stepford Wives end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Stepford Wives scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Stepford Wives easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is The Stepford Wives violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Stepford Wives sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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