Fascination (2004)

4% of critics liked it
(26 reviews)
29% of users liked it
(899 ratings)

A pair of stepsiblings are torn between desire and suspicion in this sexy thriller. Scott Doherty (Adam Garcia) is a young man in his early twenties who is still coming to terms with the unexpected death of his father (James Naughton) when he learns that his mother, Maureen (Jacqueline Bisset), is… More A pair of stepsiblings are torn between desire and suspicion in this sexy thriller. Scott Doherty (Adam Garcia) is a young man in his early twenties who is still coming to terms with the unexpected death of his father (James Naughton) when he learns that his mother, Maureen (Jacqueline Bisset), is engaged to marry Oliver Vance (Stuart Wilson). Scott doesn't approve of the marriage, and he soon learns Oliver's daughter Kelly (Alice Evans), also in her early twenties, has similar misgivings, primarily because Oliver also just recently lost his spouse. As Scott and Kelly get to know one another, they begin to wonder if the recent deaths that made the marriage of Maureen and Oliver possible were entirely accidental, though their feelings become far more complicated when they enter into a passionate affair. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 43 min.
Directed By: Klaus Menzel
Written By: Klaus Menzel
Genres: Drama, Horror, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jan 28, 2005 Wide
On DVD: May 31, 2005
Studio: MGM/UA

Critic Reviews

Eddie Cockrell, Variety
The only magnetism generated by ersatz black-widow Fascination is that perilous urge to slow down and peek at the roadside wreck.
George Powell, San Francisco Chronicle
The presence of Jacqueline Bisset is the only reason the little man hasn't left the chair.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Klaus Menzel's laughable screenplay is not enhanced by direction not much more accomplished than that of a typical Cinemax late-night adult series.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Contrived and pointless.
Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times
Thankfully, fades from memory as fast as most January releases.
Mark Holcomb, Village Voice
If you're in the mood for some unscripted belly laughs or a catnap, Fascination should do the trick.
Nathan Rabin, AV Club
At its delirious worst, it's as pungent a Parisian cheese shop, offering a cornucopia of laughable scenes.
Mark Salisbury, Time Out New York
We can't stay interested, much less fascinated.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...Fascination generally vacillates between being utterly ridiculous and flat-out boring.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
For a "riveting erotic thriller," Fascination isn't riveting, it's not all that erotic, and to call it a thriller would even make Michael Jackson cringe.
Kevin Allison, Premiere Magazine
Fascination would be a good title for a movie that was in any way interesting.
Todd Gilchrist, IGN Movies
A sweaty bit of smut disguised as high-class suspense.
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Lust. Betrayal. Revenge. Greed. Murder. Somehow, all of these things become dull in the preposterous and yet decidedly un-fascinating "Fascination."
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher
Laughably cheap and cheesy...
Brooke Holgerson, Boston Phoenix
The most fascinating thing about this movie is why they thought anyone would want to see it.
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Here is an erotic thriller that instead of sizzling, fizzles.
, E! Online
It's a film that fully lives up to its title, because you'll leave the theater fascinated that Fascination ever made it to the big screen.
Kim Morgan, L.A. Weekly
So tedious is Fascination that the plot, the embittered characters and, yes, the sexuality are merely insipid.
Luke Y. Thompson, New Times
Blood! Hooters! Really improbable, out-of-left-field plot developments! You could do a lot worse.