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De Palma dissecting his own Hitchcock obsession? Yes, please.
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The Making of 'Dressed to Kill' (2001)

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Overview

Documentary

Produced as part of the DVD release for 'Dressed to Kill', this documentary gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this thrilling murder mystery. Includes interviews with director Brian De Palma and star Angie Dickenson, as well as other members of the cast and crew, who relate their experiences of working on the film.

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Standout Aspects

Direction

De Palma breaks down his own shot-for-shot Hitchcock theft.

Editing

Gerald Greenberg explains that elevator scene's brutal precision.

Acting

Angie Dickinson's candid takes on the controversial shower sequence.

Best for:Solo: Late-night rabbit hole for De Palma completists.·Rewatch: Watch right after the main film hits different.·Background: Great ambient film education while folding laundry.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Discusses the original film's explicit scenes and their creation.·Violence: Behind-the-scenes footage of graphic murder staging.
Laurent Bouzereau

Director

Laurent Bouzereau

ReleasedAug 28, 2001
Runtime44m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
MGM Home Entertainment

Top Cast

Brian De Palma

Brian De Palma

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George Litto

George Litto

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Angie Dickinson

Angie Dickinson

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Keith Gordon

Keith Gordon

Self

Nancy Allen

Nancy Allen

Self

Dennis Franz

Dennis Franz

Self

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Insight

Bouzereau's doc format—straight interviews, no narration—became the template for DVD extras in the 2000s, practically inventing the 'making-of' industrial complex.

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