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De Palma’s Body Double stirs controversy and suspense
Brian De Palma defends his erotic thriller Body Double amid criticism from women’s groups and journalists over a drill scene. He explains the idea arose from a need for visceral suspense, not sensationalism, noting the film blends dark humor with horror and features Melanie Griffith as Holly Body.
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