Mercy · 1995 · VHS · SEALED PROMO SCREENER · Ellen Barkin · Peta Wilson A tense, psychological thriller built around a homicide detective drawn into a dangerous web of obsession, erotic fixation, and ritualistic murder. The film blends noir atmosphere with sharp, character‑driven tension as the investigation pushes deeper into a secretive circle of women linked by desire, jealousy, and escalating violence.

Cast & Crew Notes:

Ellen Barkin (1954– ) — Leads with fierce, emotionally layered intensity as Detective Cathy Palmer, grounding the film’s mix of vulnerability and hard‑edged determination.

Peta Wilson (1970– ) — Adds enigmatic, seductive tension as one of the key figures tied to the case’s psychological undercurrents.

Wendy Crewson (1956– ) — Provides sharp dramatic support, shaping several of the film’s most pivotal confrontations.

Stephen Rea (1946– ) — Brings understated, brooding presence that reinforces the film’s noir tone.

Damian Harris (1958– ) — Directs with moody, shadow‑heavy style, leaning into psychological ambiguity and slow‑burn suspense.