Enid Is Sleeping (1990)

Film Overview
"Enid Is Sleeping" likewise referred to as "Over Her Dead Body", is a dark comedy released in 1990, directed by Maurice Phillips, and starring Elizabeth Perkins. The film is an adaptation of Richard Miller's detective novel "Dirty Laundry". The plot concentrates on a series of bizarre occasions activated by the unintentional murder of Enid, a sleazy woman by her meek sibling, Jean from a town.

Storyline
The plot of "Enid is Sleeping" begins with one eventful night where Jean, played by Elizabeth Perkins, has actually had enough of Enid's continuous embarrassment and belittlement. Throughout a heated argument, Jean strikes Enid with an ancient artifact which results in Enid's death. Understanding the enormity of her actions, Jean, together with others, sets out to cover up the murder to avoid suspicion. The story takes various comic spins as the townsfolk take drastic measures to protect among their own from going to jail.

Character Development
Perkins does an outstanding task in double roles as Jean and the nasty Enid. Jean, depicting an image of a good-natured, peaceful female, resembles by the townsfolk in contrast to the despised Enid. After the unintentional murder, Jean's character slowly develops as she is forced to come to grips with the consequences of her actions while attempting to preserve normalcy.

The town Sheriff, played by Judge Reinhold, and Jean's partner and local handyman, played by Jeffrey Jones, aid in the cover-up operation being considerate to Jean's accidental act. The different eccentric townspeople deal additional comedic moments, assisting to keep the movie's lighthearted yet dark humor throughout.

Plot Twists
As the film advances, numerous amusing and uncommon scenarios occur, from getting a taking a trip make-up salesperson to make Enid look alive, to a fancy plan to get rid of the body. When an excessively ambitious FBI agent shows up to discover the fact behind some missing out on cash that Enid took from the Governor, the townsfolk are pressed to their limitations in keeping Enid's death a secret. Throughout the movie, Jean and her cohort's efforts to safeguard her from the law fill the story with suspense and laughter.

Conclusion
Towards the end, Jean manages to show her innocence by placing the blame onto the mob and having them apprehended by the regional authorities, while getting away with what she did to Enid. The movie wraps up with the townsfolk going back to their usual lives, leaving the crazy adventures they had trying to hide Enid's death.

In a nutshell, "Enid Is Sleeping" ingeniously merges criminal activity, secret, and funny with eccentric characters and their amusing methods of problem-solving, justifying its place among dark comedy classics. Despite having murder at its center, the film successfully uses humor and wit to keep the audience captivated, while subtly talking about human nature and the lengths one could go to secure their own.

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