Femme Fatale

One of the main characters in our film is a 'Female Fatale.'

A femme fatale is a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers in bonds of irresistible desire, often leading them into compromising, dangerous, and deadly situations.

During the film noir era of the 1940s and 1950s, the femme fatale flourished in American cinema. Examples include the overly possessive and narcissistic wife Ellen Brent Harland, portrayed by Gene Tierney, in Leave Her to Heaven which was released in 1945, who will stop at nothing to

keep her husband's affections.

A more modern example of a female fatale can be seen in the movie 'Basic Instinct.' The film centers on police detective Nick Curran, who is investigating the brutal murder of a wealthy rock star. During the investigation Curran becomes involved in a torrid and intense relationship with the prime suspect, the beautiful, mysterious Catherine Tramell who is the female fatale of this film.

However my personal favorite, and in my opinion the most stereotypical femme fatale has to be 'Jessica' from who framed Rodger rabbit.
Jessica Rabbit is without doubt the most lush and the femme fatale of the cartoons female characters. The wife of Roger Rabbit noted for her wide hips, his gait and his voluptuous white heat.
Jessica is considered the sexiest female character in the history of animation, ahead of Betty Boop.


Her figure is based on previous femmes fatales of cinema: Veronica Late, Rita Hayworth and Lauren Bacall. Considered a landmark in the world of animation and an erotic myth for many, Jessica simply says: "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way"