A Kiss Before Dying (1956)

Plot

Ambitious college student Bud Corliss schemes to elevate his fortunes by charming two affluent sisters, Ellen and Dorothy. His initial attraction to Ellen takes a sinister turn when he discovers she is engaged to another man. Determined to secure wealth, Bud resorts to deceit and manipulation, leading to a series of darkly twisted events. As he navigates jealousy and desperation, the stakes escalate, revealing the lengths to which he will go for financial gain. The tension builds as Bud's plan unfolds, culminating in shocking revelations and a gripping climax that tests the limits of his ambitions.