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Fatal Affair (1998): Cast & Plot

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Fatal Affair is a 1998 mystery thriller directed by Marc S. Grenier, starring C. Thomas Howell as Malcolm 'Mack' Maddox, Maxim Roy and Bryn McAuley. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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Fatal Affair (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Marc S. Grenier
Genres
Thriller , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fatal Affair About?

The premise of Fatal Affair without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Young advertising executive Mack Maddox is rapidly climbing the corporate ladder. He enjoys a happy marriage and a young daughter, seemingly having everything. However, a string of bizarre incidents suddenly thrusts him into danger, turning him into a murder target and forcing him to confront a deadly conspiracy to protect his family.

Fatal Affair Themes & Keywords

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  • married
  • young
  • massage
  • one word title
  • stalker
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Cast & crew

Fatal Affair Cast & Characters

C. Thomas Howell leads the cast as Malcolm 'Mack' Maddox, with Maxim Roy as Laura Maddox and Bryn McAuley as Daisy Maddox. Directed by Marc S. Grenier; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Fatal Affair

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From the director

More from Marc S. Grenier

More films directed by Marc S. Grenier: Red Rover, Dead Awake, Hidden Agenda and Cause Of Death.

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Plot

Fatal Affair Plot Summary

What happens in Fatal Affair from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a luxurious coastal California home, a chilling and suspenseful story unfolds that revolves around Ellie Warren, a successful attorney, and her tumultuous battle against a dangerous stalker. Ellie, played by Nia Long, has recently moved from the busy city of San Francisco to a peaceful seaside residence with her husband Marcus (portrayed by Stephen Bishop) and their daughter Brittany. Marcus is still recovering from a severe car accident, and their new environment presents both fresh starts and lurking dangers.

Full summary

The whole story of Fatal Affair, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Fatal Affair?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actress portrays the attorney Ellie Warren?

Details

Fatal Affair Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Stalker” and “Фатална страст”.

Also known as
  • Stalker
  • Фатална страст
  • The Affair: Crimini invisibili
  • Relación fatal

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FAQ

Fatal Affair FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fatal Affair, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fatal Affair?

Fatal Affair runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Fatal Affair released?

Fatal Affair was released on May 1, 1998.

Who directed Fatal Affair?

Fatal Affair was directed by Marc S. Grenier.

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Who is in the cast of Fatal Affair?

Fatal Affair stars C. Thomas Howell as Malcolm 'Mack' Maddox, Maxim Roy as Laura Maddox and Bryn McAuley as Daisy Maddox, among 8 credited actors.

Does Fatal Affair have a post-credit scene?

No. Fatal Affair has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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