Pamela Smart knows exactly what she wants and is willing to do anything to get it. She is fed up with teaching, and her marriage offers little excitement. Looking for a way out she applies for a job at a local TV station. When her dreams of fame are dashed by rejection, she seduces 15-year-old Billy, one of her students. Pam challenges Billy to prove his love for her by getting rid of her husband. The stakes heat up with a huge insurance policy on her husband's life.
Acting
Helen Hunt commits to absolute derangement before her Oscar era.
Direction
Joyce Chopra brings unexpected craft to sleazy material.
Director
Joyce Chopra
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired months before the real Pamela Smart's actual trial even concluded, making it peak 90s true-crime exploitation television.
Helen Hunt reportedly took the role specifically to break her 'nice girl' image after years of sitcom work—mission absolutely accomplished.
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