Boxing Helena is a psychological thriller film directed by Jennifer Lynch and released in 1993. The movie stars Julian Sands as Dr. Nick Cavanaugh, a successful surgeon who becomes obsessed with a beautiful woman named Helena, played by Sherilyn Fenn. Despite his attempts to win her love, Helena rejects him.
One night, after a party, Helena is involved in a car accident and suffers serious injuries. Dr. Cavanaugh takes her to his home and keeps her there, eventually amputating her limbs to ensure she can never leave him. He keeps her drugged and physically restrained, believing that he has found true love with her and that she will eventually reciprocate his feelings.
As time passes, a detective begins to investigate Helena's disappearance and Dr. Cavanaugh's involvement in it. Meanwhile, Helena's father, an influential businessman, hires a lawyer to take legal action against Dr. Cavanaugh. In the end, Dr. Cavanaugh is arrested for his crimes and Helena is freed from her captivity.
Boxing Helena received mixed reviews upon its release but has since developed a cult following. The film tackles themes of obsession, control, and gender power dynamics in relationships.