Visions of Murder
Visions of Murder is a 1993 American made-for-television psychological thriller film directed by Michael Rhodes and starring Barbara Eden and James Brolin. The film was based on a teleplay written by Julie Moskowitz and Gary Stephens and was shot on location in San Francisco, California and San Jose, California. It premiered as a presentation of NBC Friday Night at the Movies on May 7, 1993.
| Visions of Murder | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Thriller |
| Written by | Julie Moskowitz Gary Stephens |
| Directed by | Michael Rhodes |
| Starring | Barbara Eden James Brolin Joan Pringle Scott Bryce Erika Flores Terry O'Quinn |
| Music by | Michael Hoenig |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Freyda Rothstein Gene Schwam |
| Producers | Dennis Stuart Murphy Angela Bromstad |
| Cinematography | Steven Shaw |
| Editor | David Handman |
| Running time | 86 minutes |
| Production companies | Bar-Gene Productions Freyda Rothstein Productions Hearst Entertainment |
| Distributor | NBC |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | May 7, 1993 |
| Chronology | |
| Followed by | Eyes of Terror |
The film was followed by a 1994 sequel, Eyes of Terror, also starring Barbara Eden.
Plot summary
Dr. Jesse Newman (Barbara Eden) is a San Francisco psychologist caught in a terrifying web of suspicion and intrigue when one of her patients is found murdered and suddenly begins to experience paranormal visions. Frightened and confused by her premonitions, Jesse recognizes a missing woman on the news but is still unsure of her newly developed abilities. Believing that she has witnessed a murder, she attempts to convince a skeptical police department. Dangerously entangled in these mysterious events, Jesse becomes the prime suspect and, possibly, the next victim.
Cast
- Barbara Eden as Dr. Jesse Newman
- James Brolin as Hal (Jesse's ex-husband)
- Joan Pringle as Gwen
- Scott Bryce as Lt. Sayles
- Erika Flores as Kimberly
- Anita Finlay as Gloria
- Terry O'Quinn as Admiral Truman Hager
- Jason Keogh as The Bartender
DVD release
Visions of Murder was released twice on Region 1 DVD on December 23, 2003 by Madacy Entertainment[1] and July 6, 2010 by Echo Bridge Entertainment.[2] Release parties were held for both DVD releases in Campbell, California at the bar featured in the production.