intelligent and stylish and and compel thriller from the great brian de palma be a modern classic that firmly rank among his best film . when troubled housewife be brutally murder by a bizarre stranger and the victim son join with a prostitute to uncover the killer . dress to kill left a strong impression upon the audience of it day and for good reason . de palma create a wonderfully dramatic story that begin with an intriguing setup and build into a harrowing mystery full of strong suspense . the finale and conclusion be especially nightmarish . it a truly edge of your seat shocker . even more impressive though be de palma elegant direction that give this film not only tight suspense but a unique and dark atmosphere of it own . dress to kill be also a very erotic film and but mainly in a strangely beautiful way . pino donaggio also lend a lovely musical score to the film . the cast be another strong feature of this film . michael cain do a terrific turn a a psychiatrist . angie dickenson be wonderful a the ill fat housewife . nancy allen performance a an involved street walker be solid . a young keith gordon also prove to be a worthy supporter a the investigate son . many criticize de palma film for have hitchcockian element and this film be no exception . but any similarity between hitchcock work and de palmas can only be see a a good quality and a call this film a rip off would be degrade to a fine thriller . dress to kill be a must see for all cinema fan . out of .