Amusing Death Becomes Her (1992) Quotes From The Iconic Halloween Favourite

When Halloween approaches, horror enthusiasts seek a delightful blend of fright and humour to heighten the holiday spirit. One film that has stood the test of time and earned its place as an iconic Halloween favourite is Death Becomes Her (1992). 

This dark comedy, directed by Robert Zemeckis, boasts a stellar cast and a wickedly entertaining storyline that revolves around the pursuit of eternal youth and the humorous consequences that follow. Beyond its eerie allure, the film is adorned with unforgettable quotes that have become ingrained in pop culture. 

We’re delving into the most amusing and memorable quotes from Death Becomes Her, a cult classic that continues to charm audiences with its timeless blend of laughter and horror.

Ernest Menville: “Where did you put my wife?”

Second Doctor: “She's dead, sir. They took her to the morgue.”

Ernest Menville: “The morgue? She'll be FURIOUS!”

Lisle Von Rhuman: “This is life's ultimate cruelty. It offers us a taste of youth and vitality, and then it makes us witness our own decay.”

Madeline Ashton: “Ernest... my ass! I can see MY ASS!”

Madeline Ashton: “Wrinkled, wrinkled little star... hope they never see the scars.”

Ernest Menville: “'Til death do us part! Well, you girls are dead. And I'm parting.”

[Helen and Madeleine shatter into pieces after falling down stairs]

Helen: “Do you remember where you parked the car?”

Helen: “She was a homebreaker. She was a man-eater. And she was a *bad* actress.”

Ernest Menville: “She's dead!”

Madeline Ashton: “She is? Oh. These are the moments that make life worth living.”

Helen: “I will not speak to you 'til you put your head on straight.”

Madeleine: “Look at you. You have a... waist.”

Helen: “She married a brilliant surgeon, and turned him into an undertaker.”

Anna: “How about a nice colagen buff?”

Madeline Ashton: “"A colagen buff"? You might as well ask me to wash with soap and water!"

Anna: “I could do your make-up myself…”

Madeline Ashton: “Make-up is POINTLESS! It does nothing anymore! Are you even listening to me? Do you even care? You stand there with your 22-year- old skin and your tits like ROCKS and laugh at me…”

[sobs]

Madeline Ashton: “Has that ever worked by the way? When you ask me where I last saw something?”

Helen Sharp: “Yes.”

Madeline Ashton: “When?”

Helen Sharp: “When you lost your index finger.”

Madeline Ashton: “I didn't lose it, it broke off.”

Madeleine: “Tell me, doctor. Do you think I'm starting to need you?”

Lisle Von Rhoman: “Make some room for my friend, for Chrissake. But... keep your ass handy.”

Lisle Von Rhoman: “How old would you guess I am? C'mon, don't try to flatter me.”

Madeline Ashton: “Thirty-eight?”

[Lisle Von Rhoman glares at her]

Madeline Ashton: “TWENTY-eight... no, twenty-three…”

Helen: “You have no talent for poverty.”

Lisle: “You are like Don Quixote, tilting at Nature's windmills.”

Madeline Ashton: [after she discovers Dakota has a girl over] “Who is the little piece of meat?”

Madeline Ashton: “You know what this is? This is simply a question of, uh, maintenance! Yeah, this is upkeep. We just have to be very careful with ourselves. We have to take care of each other. I'll paint your ass; you paint mine.”

Helen: “You can't raise an eyebrow without major surgery!”

As Halloween aficionados gather each year to celebrate the spookiest of seasons, Death Becomes Her remains an evergreen choice, thrilling audiences with its darkly humorous take on vanity and immortality. The film's quotes have solidified their place in the hearts of fans, perpetuating the movie's status as an iconic Halloween favourite. 

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