The Burning Bed (1984)

[luv2shop]

Kino is releasing The Burning Bed - starring Farrah Fawcett & Paul Le Mat - Nov 7th. This is a day 1 purchase for me!! Such a good movie!!

[cynatnite]

Wow, I watched it once. Very powerful film. It disturbed me so much that I haven't seen it since.

Thanks for the heads up. Think I might just have to get it now. Farrah was fantastic in this.

[luv2shop]

Originally Posted by cynatnite

Wow, I watched it once. Very powerful film.
Farrah was fantastic in this.

Agreed! There is another movie on the same caliber as this, (although outcomes are different) called Black and Blue (1999 tv movie) with Mary Stuart Masterson & Anthony La Paglia.

[OneWayFilms]

Yes, a POWERFUL film with a STELLAR performance by Farrah Fawcett.

[wonkavision]

Up on Amazon:
The Burning Bed

[cynatnite]

Hopefully the price comes down.

[RickyBetter]

I've only watched it once, yet it left such a profound effect, I couldn't watch American Graffiti for a bit because of Paul Le Mat, lol. Seriously though, to leave such an effect from great acting should not distract reality, but it makes cinema a thrilling experience. And yes, Farrah was absolutely great too, but let's not forget Le Mat.

Also, Farrah was in another film that left a somewhat similar effect, albeit different circumstances - "Extremities." However, I only recall bits of the film unlike The Burning Bed.

[AnamorphicWidescreen]

Good to know about this - not sure I'll purchase it (unless it goes on sale), but I'm glad to hear it's coming out - especially since the DVD is long OOP.

I did try to watch TBB years ago on the regular DVD, but it was scratched up (I had gotten it from the library) so I couldn't see beyond the first 5-7 minutes.

From what I did see, the film was quite chilling/disturbing. Kudos to the late Farrah Fawcett for starring in a role like that that was so different from anything she had done up to that point (Charlie's Angels, etc.). I don't know a lot about domestic violence & was just a kid when this came out (and don't remember seeing it at the time), but I'm thinking this film brought more attention to this terrible issue. Even though it was a made-for-TV movie, it was based on fact & since FF was such a high-profile actress at the time, I'm sure it made at least somewhat of an impact.

I'm sure it will be interesting to see Paul Le Mat in his dramatic role here (didn't remember much of him from the little I saw of the film). The only movies I remember him in were American Graffiti (1973) and Melvin & Howard (1980) - both great films, but his role in both of these was somewhat comedic. So, this film was a real departure for him as well.

[SPIDERone]

Wow! Never expected to see this come to Blu-Ray!

I was actually in the movie briefly (as Farrah fawcett's baby -- basically a quick scene going from the car to the house and then a bit inside).

I've never actually seen the full movie though. The trailers didn't exactly sell me on it (which is terrible to say ), but this might be a great opportunity to check it out!

[luv2shop]

Originally Posted by SPIDERone

Wow! Never expected to see this come to Blu-Ray!

I was actually in the movie briefly (as Farrah fawcett's baby -- basically a quick scene going from the car to the house and then a bit inside).

I've never actually seen the full movie though. The trailers didn't exactly sell me on it (which is terrible to say ), but this might be a great opportunity to check it out!

You were in the movie and never wanted to check it out?

[SPIDERone]

Originally Posted by luv2shop

You were in the movie and never wanted to check it out?

I saw the part I was in - that was good enough for me

Everything I've seen of it has seemed far from the type of movies I've watched - with it also being such a small part, it hasn't had me trying to seek it out. It was a bit surprising to see it pop up on here.. I had to check to see if it was the same movie!

[wonkavision]

Watched this last night as I think Farrah Fawcett was so good in this, but the blu-ray kinda sucks. Better than nothing I guess.

[redxrebellion]

Originally Posted by wonkavision

Watched this last night as I think Farrah Fawcett was so good in this, but the blu-ray kinda sucks. Better than nothing I guess.

Is it the transfer? What’s wrong with it? I was really looking forward to this

[redxrebellion]

So what’s the intended aspect ratio on this? I know it was a TV movie so I’m guessing 1:33. What’s the story behind the widescreen version? Was it prepared for oversees theaters at the time or is it a new version just for this release?

[meremortal]

Powerful film. As a guy who's been in relationships with some of the craziest women around who are both emotionally abusive and physically violent, this is a tough one to watch.

[DisneyDreamer2023]

This needs a UK release