Sex and Death 101

Sex and Death 101

Year: 2008

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Daniel Waters

DramaComedyRomance

As Roderick's marriage to Fiona faces uncertainty, a revealing email surfaces, exposing his past encounters with 101 women, including his fiancée. Feeling burdened by this history, Roderick embarks on a journey to revisit these experiences, pushing his physical limits. However, his path is shadowed by Death Nell, who seeks retribution against men who have wronged her, initiating a dangerous game of cat and mouse with potentially fatal consequences.

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1

Roderick's Thriving Career

Roderick Blank is living the high life as a successful executive at the upscale fast-food chain, 'Swallows.' He seems to have everything he ever wanted, including a beautiful fiancée, Fiona Wormwood, and a promising career.

2

Bachelor Party Surprise

During a seemingly normal bachelor party, Roderick receives an unexpected email listing every woman he has ever slept with, totaling 101 names. This shocking revelation puts Fiona at position 29, triggering a mix of disbelief and confusion in Roderick.

3

Encounter with Carlotta

As Roderick struggles to understand the email, he unexpectedly runs into Carlotta Valdez, a seductive stripper ranked at number 30 on his list. This encounter deepens his obsession with the names and the implications behind them.

4

The Agency's Warning

Roderick discovers that the email and list are tied to a mysterious machine owned by the Agency. The creators warn him, urging him to destroy the list to avoid unraveling his life and relationships.

5

Crossing Off Names

Despite the warning, Roderick becomes berserk with the task of crossing off names from his list. This compulsive behavior leads him to call off his wedding and indulge in reckless adventures with several women.

6

Roderick's Downward Spiral

As Roderick immerses himself deeper into his quests, he forms temporary bonds with various women. However, his friends express concern over his deteriorating mental and emotional state, pleading with him to rethink his choices.

7

Introduction of Death Nell

Amid Roderick's chaos, a mysterious figure known as 'Death Nell' emerges, taking revenge on men who have wronged women. This vigilante uses charm to deceive her targets before leaving them incapacitated.

8

The Identity Reveal

In a moment of reckoning, Roderick discovers his driver's license, revealing the true identity of Gillian De Raisx. This discovery triggers a crisis as he realizes she is the next name on his list.

9

Abandoning the List

Faced with the realization of his actions, Roderick chooses to abandon his mission and channel his efforts into various hobbies. This temporary reprieve provides him with a diversion from his previous desires.

10

Bike Accident and New Encounters

Fate takes a turn when Roderick suffers a bike accident, leading him to encounter a group of Catholic college students. They mistakenly believe he has been sent to them for a divine purpose, further complicating his journey.

11

Completing the List

Swayed by the innocent allure of the students, Roderick yields to temptation and hastily completes his list. However, this accomplishment comes with a grim realization that he may be entangled with Death Nell.

12

Seeking Refuge in Sydney

To escape his fate, Roderick travels to Sydney, Australia, hoping to find another Gillian De Raisx. As he seeks solace, he feels the weight of his past misdeeds bearing down on him.

Sydney, Australia
13

A Transformative Meeting

In a diner, Roderick meets Gillian and is struck by her tragic story of an abusive marriage. Their heartfelt dialogue leads him to reassess his life choices and the impact of his past.

14

The Reckoning

United by their pain, Roderick and Gillian agree to engage in a sedative-laced night of reckoning. They embrace their vulnerabilities, drifting into a haunting slumber as they confront their intertwined fates.

15

A New Beginning

Miraculously unscathed from their ordeal, Roderick and Gillian awaken together, as do the Agency's previous victims. The outcome signifies a new chapter for Roderick and Gillian’s love, hinting at a brighter future.

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