She’s finally met her match. He’s handsome, wealthy, seductive. A Real Lady Killer.
Guilty as Sin is a 1993 legal thriller film, directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Rebecca De Mornay and Don Johnson.
Centering on a young attorney from Chicago named Jennifer Haines, her newest case is a charming man named David Greenhill, suspected of murdering his wife by throwing her off a balcony. Greenhill tries everything in his path to convince Rebecca that he’s innocent, but she and her investigator, Moe discover that he’s indeed hiding a darker secret than what is initially believed.
Tropes:
- The Bluebeard: Greenhill likes to seduce women and start relationships only to end them with death because it’s fun.
- Disney Villain Death: Greenhill is dragged by Rebecca off another balcony and lands hard on the ground, claiming his life.
- Fiery Cover Up: Greenhill disposes of evidence that could incriminate him by setting the papers ablaze and then leaving Moe to die as well.
