Woman Scorned (1992)

Emmy-nominee Meredith Baxter gives a towering performance as Betty Broderick, whose 1991 trial for the murder of her ex-husband and his new, younger wife mesmerized the nation. A Woman Scorned dramatizes the bitter breakup of Betty's picture perfect marriage to successful lawyer Dan Broderick (Stephen Collins), and her all-consuming rage that resulted in two shocking deaths. This DVD also includes the sequel, Her Final Fury: The Betty Broderick Story, The Last Chapter, the dramatic chronicle of Broderick's sensational trial. Judith Ivey costars as the prosecutor determined to bring her to justice.

Great way to make a point...

When me and my boyfriend got into a fight, I "accidently" left this movie in the dvd player. Not only did he say I'm sorry but, he liked the movie also. On the dvd is the article that inspired the movie. Lots of things were left out of the movie about Dan Broderick.

If you like lifetime,then you will like this movie. January 19, 2008

outstanding

This movie does not have a dull second in it. Meredith Baxter was outstanding. She made you feel all the hurt and anger that Betty Broderick was feeling. January 8, 2008

Interested in Betty's Story? Read the book too

I have watched both these "docudramas" over and over again on Lifetime, and I enjoy them every time I see them. The story of Betty Broderick, and her terrible descent into a homicidal rage due in great part to the vicious and foolhardy actions of her estranged husband, is certainly fascinating and great "entertainment." But if you're really interested in Betty's story, and you want a far more balanced retelling of the Broderick marriage than these two movies provide, I highly recommend "Until the Twelfth of Never" by Bella Stumbo. Betty Broderick says that Meredith Baxter never met with her before the movie was made, and that's pretty clear. The first movie, for instance, implies strongly that Dan didn't begin dating his new wife, Linda, until after he had left Betty. A complete lie. They were involved for over two years during his marriage, and his denials to his frantic wife that he was cheating more than contributed to her later breakdown. Read the book for the full story. January 1, 2008

Review of a Woman Scorned

I have seen this movie several times and determined that I wanted a copy for myself. I have also seen the documentary on TV covering Betty Brodrick and her trials. I think that Meredith Baxter gave a good character presentation of Betty Brodrick. The woman went over the edge big time. I sympathize with her of helping him through law school and the getting divorced, but people do grow apart and personally I felt the lady was in the marriage for the prestige and the $$$ (which constantly glowed in the lens of her eyes.) I would be interested to know how her children feel since all this happen and if they have been able to come to terms with it all. I certainly hope Betty has taken some anger management courses before her parole. December 2, 2007

Who betrayed who?

I was quite disturbed by this excellent movie. Why? I don't think I'd want my significant other viewing it if she was in any way a vindictive person. A woman expects her man to be faithful which is fully understandable and morally correct. However, here we have a divorcee who insists on having her rich lifestyle way and is hell bent on destroying her ex if she can't have him back. Sex is a very strong emotion and motivation. It can be experienced in a loving and positive light. Yet
this film correctly portrays the destructive forces involved in human nature: vanity, jealousy, lust, and greed. Watch it and decide for yourself. October 17, 2007

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