Dragonfly ** (2002, Kevin Costner, Kathy Bates, Susanna Thompson, Joe Morton, Ron Rifkin, Linda Hunt) – Classic Movie Review 5417

Kevin Costner stars as Dr Joe Darrow, who is dogged by strange events when he tries to get over the recent death of his wife. Could she be trying to contact him?

Director Tom Shadyac’s 2002 fantasy mystery drama is a well-meaning but strained supernatural thriller, brought down with an embarrassing, predictable climax.

Kathy Bates is excellent as Costner’s neighbour and friend, Mrs Belmont.

It is written by Brandon Camp, Mike Thompson and David Seltzer, based on the story by Camp and Thompson.

Also in the cast are Susanna Thompson, Joe Morton, Ron Rifkin, Linda Hunt, Robert Bailey Jr, Jacon Smith, Jay Thomas, Lisa Banes, Matt Craven, Casey Biggs, Leslie Hope, Peter Hansen and Marybeth Fisher.

RIP Peter Hansen, who died on 9 April 2017, aged 95.

© Derek Winnert 2017 Classic Movie Review 5417

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