Death Becomes Her Soundtrack (

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Rating: 6.60/10 from 130000 votes
Tags: egocentric woman, frenemy, eternal life
Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

La muerte os sienta tan bien

Title in Italiano:

La morte ti fa bella

Title in Português:

A Morte Fica-vos Tão Bem

Title in Français:

La mort vous va si bien

Title in Türk:

Ölüm Kadına Yakışır

Title in Deutsch:

Der Tod steht ihr gut

Synopsis

Death Becomes Her is a story of sabotage and betrayal. Madeline Ashton (Meryl Streep) and Helen Sharp (Goldie Hawn) have acted as toxic friends in one another's lives since childhood. Helen Sharp met and married plastic surgeon Ernest Menville (Bruce Willis), thinking her dreams of a happy life had been fulfilled.

Madeline's malicious and competitive spirit becomes apparent when she purposefully breaks apart the marriage and subsequently marries Ernest herself. This tragedy sends Helen into a downward spiral, eventually landing her in a mental institution.

Meanwhile, the marriage between Ernest and Madeline becomes more and more miserable as it becomes apparent that Madeline has never even liked him and will never love him. Madeline's misery is manifested into an adulterous affair and thousands of dollars spent on cosmetic surgery.

She longs to be young and single again, while resentment grows toward her husband. Madeline is tempted into taking a potion, one that will stop the aging process and send it into reverse. She will soon be at her utmost physical perfection, a state she has missed and longed for for years.

Her newly regained youth gives her confidence beyond expectation and she decides to pay a visit to her old friend Helen. She assumes that Helen is still overweight, after gaining weight in the mental institution, but finds her to be younger looking and fitter than ever.

The old, long dead competition between the two women is reignited. Both want Ernest and will stop at no cost to have him. The competition becomes presumable deadly, until it is apparent that Helen has taken the same potion. This long time rivalry takes them both to very unexpected places.

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Death Becomes Her
Me
Meryl Streep: Performer
William Ross: Arrangement
Geoff Aymar: Writer
Martin Donovan: Lyrics
Bridal Chorus
Richard Wagner: Writer
Rosen aus dem Süden
Johann Strauss: Writer
Give a Little Bit
Supertramp: Performer
Roger Hodgson: Writer
Main Title (From The Motion Picture "Death Becomes Her")
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Woman On The Verge
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Lisle
Alan Silvestri: Performer
The Altar / Sexual
Alan Silvestri: Performer
A Touch Of Magic
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Now, A Warning
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Sempre Viva
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Another Drunk Driver
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Self Defense / New Mad Arrives Home
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Hurry Up, You Wimp
Alan Silvestri: Performer
It's Alive
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Violation Of Natural Law
Alan Silvestri: Performer
To The Morgue
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Helen Spies
Alan Silvestri: Performer
She Was A Bad Actress
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Another Miracle
Alan Silvestri: Performer
I'll Be Upstairs
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Loving You
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Seal The Room
Alan Silvestri: Performer
I'd Rather Die
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Switzerland
Alan Silvestri: Performer
End Credits (From The Motion Picture "Death Becomes Her")
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Dark Windows (Source)
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Book Party (Source)
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Self Defense
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Main Title
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Me (Meryl Streep, Geoffrey Aymar)
Alan Silvestri: Performer
End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Romancing the Stone - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back to the Future - Theme
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? - Suite
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back to the Future, Part II - Suite
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back to the Future, Part III - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Death Becomes Her - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Forrest Gump - Suite
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Contact - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
What Lies Beneath - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Cast Away - End Credits
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Silver Pictures Logo
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Forrest Gump
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Father Of The Bride
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Back To The Future Part III
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Ricochet
Alan Silvestri: Performer
The Quick And The Dead
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Richie Rich
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Romancing The Stone
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Soapdish
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Alan Silvestri: Performer
The Abyss
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Clan Of The Cave Bear
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Death Becomes Her
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Predator 2
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Tales from the Crypt (Danny Elfman)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Three's a Crowd (Jan Hammer)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Cutting Cards (James Horner)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Loved to Death (Jimmy Webb)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Dead Wait (David Mansfield)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Undertaking Palor (Nicholas Pike)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Carrion Death (Bruce Broughton)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Ventriloquist's Dummy (Miles Goodman)
Steve Bartek: Performer
The Thing from the Grave (David Newman)
Steve Bartek: Performer
The Man Who Was Death (Ry Cooder)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Reluctant Vampire (Cliff Eidelman)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Deadline (Steve Bartek)
Steve Bartek: Performer
The Crypt Jam (The Crypt Keeper)
Steve Bartek: Performer
It's Alive
Alan Silvestri: Performer
I'll Be Upstairs
Alan Silvestri: Performer
I'd Rather Die
Alan Silvestri: Performer
Three's a Crowd (Jan Hammer)
Steve Bartek: Performer
Ventriloquist's Dummy (Miles Goodman)
Steve Bartek: Performer

User reviews

Lisa Allen
5/10

The soundtrack of Death Becomes Her skillfully underscores the themes of vanity, obsession, and the destructive nature of jealousy present in the storyline. The music heightens the sense of desperation and delusion that drives the characters to extreme measures in their quest for eternal youth and beauty.

Margaret Baker
7/10

The soundtrack of Death Becomes Her perfectly captures the dark and twisted atmosphere of the story, enhancing the tension and drama throughout the film.

Linda Martinez
8/10

The soundtrack features a diverse range of musical styles and motifs, reflecting the different facets of the characters and the evolving dynamics of their relationships.

Stephanie Lewis
7/10

The haunting melodies in the soundtrack mirror the psychological struggles of the characters, especially Madeline and Helen, as they spiral into a destructive rivalry fueled by vanity and insecurity.

Jennifer Roberts
9/10

The soundtrack of Death Becomes Her perfectly captures the dark and twisted atmosphere of the story. The haunting melodies and eerie tones enhance the themes of betrayal and rivalry between the characters. It effectively sets the mood for the unfolding drama and adds depth to the emotional turmoil portrayed on screen.

William Scott
7/10

The musical score of Death Becomes Her elevates the overall viewing experience, creating a cohesive and immersive audio-visual journey for the audience.

Mary Clark
7/10

The music sets the tone for each scene, from suspenseful to poignant to chilling, drawing the audience deeper into the twisted world of Death Becomes Her.

George Robinson
10/10

The orchestral arrangements and musical motifs in the soundtrack of Death Becomes Her are truly captivating. The use of strings and piano creates a sense of foreboding and tension that keeps the audience engaged throughout the film. The music seamlessly complements the narrative, adding layers of complexity to the characters' motivations and actions.

William Garcia
8/10

The memorable themes in the soundtrack resonate long after the film has ended, immersing the audience in the haunting and provocative world created by the filmmakers.

Timothy King
7/10

The soundtrack of Death Becomes Her is a masterful blend of music and storytelling, enhancing the film's themes of vanity, betrayal, and rivalry with its evocative and powerful compositions.

Emily Rodriguez
7/10

The use of orchestral arrangements in the soundtrack creates a sense of grandeur and intensity, underscoring the high-stakes nature of the characters' actions and decisions.

Michael Davis
7/10

The music effectively conveys the complex emotions of the characters, from betrayal to jealousy to obsession, adding depth to their development and interactions.

Michael Walker
6/10

The musical score of Death Becomes Her effectively complements the visual storytelling, enhancing key moments of suspense, revelation, and betrayal throughout the film. The music serves as a powerful tool in conveying the emotional turmoil and moral decay of the characters, adding a layer of depth to their complex motivations and actions.

Charles Robinson
7/10

The soundtrack seamlessly integrates with the narrative, enhancing key moments and adding layers of meaning to the unfolding drama.

Paul Walker
5/10

The soundtrack of Death Becomes Her effectively captures the dark and twisted nature of the story of sabotage and betrayal between the characters. The music sets the tone for the toxic friendship and intense competition between Madeline and Helen, enhancing the emotional depth of their tumultuous relationship.

Steven Gonzalez
5/10

The use of eerie and haunting melodies in the soundtrack creates a sense of unease and tension that mirrors the escalating rivalry and manipulation between the characters. The music adds layers of complexity to the narrative, drawing the audience deeper into the psychological drama unfolding on screen.