Cousin Bette - 1998 - 6/10

After her wealthy and connected sister dies, Bette hopes her in-laws will assist her.
Bette is a seamstress for the ever-disreputable theatre world, and money is precious.
As Bette befriends a talented, yet starving, sculptor, her greedy in-laws ignore her.
More betrayals, until Bette decides misery loves company.
Very black comedy here, of calculated retribution.
Bette, a methodical and callous antagonist, selects useful weapons to crush perceived enemies.
Feel-good seekers, move along. Those who prefer revenge cold, enjoy a bitter dish.