Visions of Murder

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Visions of Murder
GenreThriller
Written byJulie Moskowitz
Gary Stephens
Directed byMichael Rhodes
Starring Barbara Eden
James Brolin
Joan Pringle
Scott Bryce
Erika Flores
Terry O'Quinn
Music by Michael Hoenig
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersFreyda Rothstein
Gene Schwam
ProducersDennis Stuart Murphy
Angela Bromstad
CinematographySteven Shaw
EditorDavid Handman
Running time86 minutes
Production companiesBar-Gene Productions
Freyda Rothstein Productions
Hearst Entertainment
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMay 7, 1993 (1993-05-07)
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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.

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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.

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Home media

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.

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