Angels and Insects (1995)
An elegant seduction. An erotic deception. A stunning revelation.
Starring Mark Rylance, Kristin Scott Thomas, Patsy Kensit
Directed by Philip Haas
In Victorian England, wealthy patriarch Sir Harald Alabaster invites an impoverished biologist, William Adamson, into his home. There, William tries to continue his work, but is distracted by Alabaster's seductive daughter, Eugenia. William and Eugenia begin a torrid romance, but as the couple become closer, the young scientist begins to realize that dark, disturbing things are happening behind the closed doors of the Alabaster manor.
Runtime: 118 min.
Rating: 6.6
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom,United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: insect,class society,rich woman poor man,victorian england,scientist,incest,based on short story,naturalist
Cast
William Adamson
Matty Crompton
Eugenia Alabaster Adamson
Sir Harald Alabaster
Edgar Alabaster
Lady Alabaster
Robin
Miss Mead