Film pundits would argue that no one has quite replaced Belle Gunness as the original femme fatale, despite countless Hollywood vixens who give off the vibe. Edward Bass, producer of the life movie of Belle Gunness, would even be hard-pressed to audition new players into this role.
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| Edward Bass Image Credit: theapricity.com |
Some screenplays are written for stars, and some stars are meant to own a screenplay. It’s either there is a dearth of actresses to get the quills of screenwriters moving or the formula for the new femme fatale has not been discovered yet. After all, femininity is moving, and Belle Gunness’ serial killer mode in the early 1900s could pale in comparison with the utter wickedness of female misdeeds that followed.
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| Edward Bass Image Credit: bellethefilm.com |
How Hollywood is shaping its new notion of the femme fatale is, of course, dependent on its market. This time around, female moviegoers are not easily shocked, but they are also easily bored. Producers like Edward Bass would want an upgrade and a modernization on Belle Gunness. The femme fatale is no longer bent on swallowing men whole, she is also working her way up the corporate ladder, conniving to take out the enemy, and sniffing down mediocrity.
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| Edward Bass Image Credit: Doug Olsen |
In the millennial setting, she doesn’t even work underground. She rules from the surface of solid earth, as planted to her roots as the men who have tilled the ground she walks on with their dominance. She doesn’t even have to kill anyone to succeed.
Edward Bass is most recognized as the producer of the Golden Globe-nominated film Bobby (2006). To see his filmography, visit www.edwardbassfilms.com
