After losing her man to a movie star and friend years prior, a novelist returns home to confront them, looking radiant. Her ex-husband’s new wife wants to know her secret, and discovers the existence of an elixir which grants eternal life. But she soon finds out that immortality has a price.

Can a straight story, directed by a straight filmmaker, become queer cinema? Death Becomes Her boldly proclaims as much with its effusive sense of camp and gaudiness. The trinity of Meryl Streep, Isabella Rossellini, & Goldie Hawn alight this best visual effects Oscar® winner’s most eccentric flame.