🎬 A Perfect Murder (1998) — They just don’t make stylish, high-stakes psychological thrillers like this anymore. Michael Douglas is at his most chillingly calculated, Gwyneth Paltrow is effortless, and a young Viggo Mortensen is perfectly cast as the "starving artist" with a secret.

A wealthy businessman discovers his wife is having an affair and tries to blackmail her lover into committing the "perfect" murder to inherit her fortune. A Perfect Murder (1998) - Plot - IMDb

Michael Douglas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Viggo Mortensen, and David Suchet

Viggo Mortensen actually painted the artwork seen in his character's loft! 🎨

Option 2: The "Hidden Gem" Recommendation (Best for Reddit/Letterboxd) Why A Perfect Murder is better than you remember.