Dark Side of Genius


1h 26m 1994

Brief Synopsis

A convicted murderer is paroled after doing time, and soon his luridly stylized paintings of a sultry nude model are the rage of the Los Angeles gallery scene. An attractive reporter, attempting to unravel the dark secret of these paintings, becomes ensnared in the passions and peril of the art worl

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1994
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

Synopsis

A convicted murderer is paroled after doing time, and soon his luridly stylized paintings of a sultry nude model are the rage of the Los Angeles gallery scene. An attractive reporter, attempting to unravel the dark secret of these paintings, becomes ensnared in the passions and peril of the art world.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Thriller
Release Date
1994
Location
Los Angeles, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 26m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1994

Released in United States on Video January 11, 1995

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1994

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 25 - September 5, 1994.

Second directorial effort for noted cinematographer Phedon Papamichael who debuted in 1992 with a Showtime original thriller "Sketch Artist."

Began shooting November 10, 1993.

Completed shooting December 4, 1993.

Released in United States 1994 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 25 - September 5, 1994.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1994

Released in United States on Video January 11, 1995