
Murder of Innocence
Seen it?1993 | 92 min | Drama, Thriller
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Misery or Shutter Island, start here.
- The mood
- Tense and unsettling.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
In this shocking account based on a true story, newlywed Laurie Wade finds her marriage, and eventually the rest of her life, shattered by her deep-rooted psychotic behavior. The young woman soon begins a terrifying descent into insanity and brings danger to all those around her as she goes from brief "short-circuits" to overtly murderous behavior.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom McLoughlin
- Valerie BertinelliLaurie Wade
- Stephen CaffreyMatthew Wade
- Graham BeckelFrank Kendall
- Jerry HardinMort Webber
- Millie PerkinsEdna Webber
- Justin WhalinPhil Andrew
- Anne RamsayLinda Keaton
- Steven BanksJohn Walt
- Megan CavanaghBonnie Stevens
- John Scott CloughTim Keaton