Honeymoon 1985
"This year in New York, 76,336 women will get married... 282 will be murdered."
In the gritty underbelly of 1980s Manhattan, *Honeymoon (1985)* follows a French woman facing deportation after her partner is arrested for drug offenses.
Director: Patrick Jamain
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Honeymoon (1985) about?
Set in 1980s New York, *Honeymoon* centers on a French woman who risks deportation after her partner is arrested. To stay in the country, she agrees to a marriage of convenience arranged through an agency, but her temporary husband takes their fake relationship far too seriously, turning their lives into a terrifying ordeal.
Who directed Honeymoon?
The film was directed by Patrick Jamain, known for his atmospheric thrillers that blend psychological tension with suspense.
Who stars in Honeymoon?
The lead roles are played by Nathalie Baye, John Shea, Richard Berry, and Michel Beaune, with Marla Lukofsky and Peter Donat rounding out the cast.
Is Honeymoon (1985) worth watching?
If you love slow-burn thrillers with a haunting edge, *Honeymoon* delivers tense, atmospheric dread. While not a mainstream hit, its unique premise and strong performances make it a cult pick for fans of psychological horror and 80s neo-noir.
How long is Honeymoon?
The runtime for *Honeymoon* is 101 minutes.
About Honeymoon (1985) — A Gritty Marriage-of-Convenience Thriller Turned Horror
In the gritty underbelly of 1980s Manhattan, *Honeymoon (1985)* follows a French woman facing deportation after her partner is arrested for drug offenses. Through a shadowy marriage agency, she enters a hollow union with a stranger, only to discover her new husband's obsession with their contrived vows is dangerously real. Director Patrick Jamain crafts a tense, atmospheric thriller where trust and safety vanish behind every turn, blending horror with the raw tension of survival. Starring Nathalie Baye as the vulnerable bride and John Shea as the unnervingly committed groom, this film thrives on unease, exploring how far desperation can push a person—and what happens when love's pretenses become prison bars.
With its moody cinematography and slow-burn dread, *Honeymoon* dives into themes of isolation, deception, and the dark corners of human desire. The story unfolds like a nightmare, where every gesture feels weighted with menace and the line between convenience and catastrophe blurs irrevocably.