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Scorned (1993 Film)

Scorned (also known as Scorned: The Awakening) is a 1993 American erotic thriller film directed by Zalman King and starring Shannon Tweed and Andrew Stevens. A staple of the early 1990s direct-to-video boom, the film became a cult classic within the erotic thriller genre, known for its stylish cinematography, melodramatic narrative, and the screen presence of lead actress Shannon Tweed.

Note on Search Terms: If you were looking for the 1993 fiction movie titled "Scorned" (sometimes stylized as Scorned or associated with the genre of 90s erotic thrillers), it is worth noting that the genre was exploding at this time (e.g., Body of Evidence, Disclosure). However, the "Scorned" title is most famously associated with the Alyce Lavigne case in the true crime database due to the headlines utilized during her trial. Scorned 1993 Wiki

Home Media Legacy

  • VHS (1993): Prism Entertainment. Out of print.
  • DVD (2002): Image Entertainment. Full-screen transfer, no special features.
  • Blu-ray (2017): Vinegar Syndrome. 2K restoration from the original camera negative. Includes commentary track by Andrew Stevens and Shannon Tweed, deleted scenes (mostly extended love scenes), and a theatrical trailer. Limited to 3,000 copies.
  • Music by: George S. Clinton (Who later did Austin Powers, which explains the sudden wah-wah guitar in the sex scene.)
  • Distributor: Republic Pictures (RIP)
  • Release Date: October 27, 1993 (Direct to Video)
  • Runtime: 96 minutes (Feels like 120 if you watch it sober)
  • Tagline: “Revenge is a dish best served… wet.” (Yes, really.)

    • Sequel: A sequel titled Scorned 2 was released in 1997, also starring Andrew Stevens. Scorned (1993 Film) Scorned (also known as Scorned:

    Michael D. Arenz (Robey Weston): The "idiot" son who becomes an easy pawn in Patricia's game. Why It’s a Cult Classic Scorned (1993). - Force Five Podcast VHS (1993): Prism Entertainment

    Plot: A vengeful widow, Patricia Langley, blames a businessman named Alex Weston for her husband Truman's suicide .