Murder of Innocence

Name: Murder of Innocence
Director: Tom McLoughlin
Genre: Thriller, TV Movie, Drama
Released: 1993-01-01
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Valerie Bertinelli, Stephen Caffrey, Graham Beckel, Jerry Hardin, Millie Perkins

1993Dir. Tom McLoughlin1h 32m

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Murder of Innocence, directed by Tom McLoughlin, is one of those TV movies that creeps under your skin. It’s a bleak exploration of mental illness wrapped in a true crime story. The pacing is deliberate, building tension as Laurie's spiraling behavior becomes more erratic and unsettling. The performances, especially by the lead, are raw and impactful—she really conveys that sense of desperation and madness. The atmosphere is thick with dread, and the way it portrays the effects of mental health on relationships is haunting. Not the usual thriller fare; it’s more about the psychological unraveling than typical plot twists. The practical effects are minimal, focusing instead on character-driven tension, which is a refreshing choice for a film of this era.

Aired as a TV movie on CBS in 1993.Runtime: 96 minutes.Filmed in various locations in the U.S.Not widely available on physical media.