BOXING HELENA is the provocative, controversial story about a timid doctor's obsession with a beautiful but unattainable woman and the grotesque lengths to which he goes in order to bring her into his life. Kim Basinger was originally slated to play the title role, which eventually went to Sherilyn Fenn (TWIN PEAKS's Audrey Horne). This is the directorial debut from Jennifer Chambers Lynch, daughter of David Lynch and author of the bestselling TWIN PEAKS tie-in book THE DIARY OF LAURA PALMER.

Dr. Nick Cavanaugh grew up at the mercy of his mocking, sensual, and neglectful mother. As an adult, he fantasizes about women who entice, taunt, and reject him and finds the epitome of cold calculation in Helena, a one-night stand who wants nothing more to do with him. When a serious car accident leaves Helena unconscious, he takes advantage of the situation by bringing her into his home--and using his surgical skills to amputate her arms and legs. Then Nick sets her up in a box as an object of his adoration. But even boxing Helena won't get Nick Cavanaugh what he wants...and he has to keep upping the ante in a cruel psychological and physical battle.

Shot on location in Buckhead and Atlanta, Georgia.

Kim Basinger was originally cast to play the role of Helena; she backed out of the project and was sued by Main Line Pictures, to whom $8.1 million in damages was awarded. Basinger was not the first star to back out; Madonna had also contemplated playing the role but ultimately said no. Sherilyn Fenn, who finally took the part, had previously starred in David Lynch's cult TV series TWIN PEAKS.

Excerpt: "I never meant for it to be like this."--Dr. Nick Cavanaugh (Julian Sands) to Helena (Sherilyn Fenn)

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
Letterbox - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Stereo - English
Additional Release Material:
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer

Julian Sands: British Actor
Sherilyn Fenn: American Actress
Bill Paxton: American Actor
Art Garfunkel: Half of "Simon & Garfunkel"
Betsy Clark: Actress
Kurtwood Smith: Star, HARD SCRAMBLED (2006)

Jennifer Lynch: Director, actor, writer, BOXING HELENA

"...Intense, obsessive work....Jennifer Lynch displays a bold confidence, a tenacious grip on her style and a clear view of her objectives..."
"...Lynch has both talent and a point....Guaranteed a cult following on the strength of [her] odd but coherent imagination..."