Reflections of Murder
| Reflections of Murder | |
|---|---|
ABC Circle Films Aaron Rosenberg/Charles Lederer Productions | |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | November 24, 1974 |
Reflections of Murder is a 1974 made-for-TV movie that was produced by ABC. A suspense-thriller film, it is a remake of the classic 1955 French film Les Diaboliques.[1] John Badham directed, from Carol Sobieski's script.[2][3] The cast was led by Tuesday Weld, Joan Hackett and Sam Waterston in the primary roles. Reflections of Murder was released to home video on the VHS format in the 1980s, but has not yet received an official DVD release.
Plot
Claire Elliot is the abused wife of vicious schoolmaster Michael, who takes great delight in belittling and emotionally abusing her both in public and in private. Michael is also openly carrying on an affair with one of the school's teachers, Vicky, who he sometimes physically assaults. Having grown tired of his cruelty, the two women conspire to murder him and stage the act to look like an accident. But after committing the deed his body disappears, and the women begin to fear that someone might be trying to drive them mad.
Cast
- Tuesday Weld as Vicky
- Joan Hackett as Claire Elliott
- Sam Waterston as Michael Elliott
- Lucille Benson as Mrs. Turner
- Michael Lerner as Jerry Steele
- R.G. Armstrongas Mr. Turner
- Ed Bernard as Coroner
- William Turner as Mr. Griffiths
- Lance Kerwin as Chip
Remakes
Two more remakes followed. The first was House of Secrets, another made-for-TV adaptation that was broadcast in 1993, starring
.References
- ISBN 978-0-2520-7330-4.
- ^ Hunter, Rob (February 2, 2020). "Sam Waterston Defies Law, Order, and Common Decency In 'Reflections of Murder'". Film School Rejects. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ISBN 978-0-7864-5514-0.
- ^ Everett, Todd (October 31, 1993). "NBC Monday Night at the Movies House of Secrets". Variety. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
External links
- Reflections of Murder at IMDb
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