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Murder in Mind

  • 1997
  • R
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
682
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Murder in Mind (1997)
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A woman undergoes hypnosis to determine who murdered her husband, a crime for which she is the chief suspect.A woman undergoes hypnosis to determine who murdered her husband, a crime for which she is the chief suspect.A woman undergoes hypnosis to determine who murdered her husband, a crime for which she is the chief suspect.

  • Director
    • Andrew Morahan
  • Writer
    • Michael Cooney
  • Stars
    • Nigel Hawthorne
    • Mary-Louise Parker
    • Jimmy Smits
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    682
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Andrew Morahan
    • Writer
      • Michael Cooney
    • Stars
      • Nigel Hawthorne
      • Mary-Louise Parker
      • Jimmy Smits
    • 12User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Nigel Hawthorne
    Nigel Hawthorne
    • Dr. Ellis
    Mary-Louise Parker
    Mary-Louise Parker
    • Caroline Walker
    • (as Mary Louise Parker)
    Jimmy Smits
    Jimmy Smits
    • Peter Walker
    Jason Scott Lee
    Jason Scott Lee
    • Holloway
    Gailard Sartain
    Gailard Sartain
    • Charlie
    Jon Cedar
    Jon Cedar
    • Superior Officer
    Ingo Neuhaus
    Ingo Neuhaus
    • Officer
    Art Metrano
    Art Metrano
    • Judge
    Rob LaBelle
    Rob LaBelle
    • Lecturer
    Mitch Ward
    Mitch Ward
    • Court Clerk
    Anne DeSalvo
    Anne DeSalvo
    • Flustered Attorney
    • (as Anne De Salvo)
    Jodi Long
    Jodi Long
    • Secretary, Helen
    Eric Cadora
    • Secretary #2, Patrick
    Nicholas Cascone
    • Prosecutor
    Elizabeth Norment
    • Dr. Beck
    James Handy
    James Handy
    • Dr. Harvard
    Roman Wyden
    Roman Wyden
    • Deli Server
    Aaron Lustig
    Aaron Lustig
    • Defense Attorney
    • Director
      • Andrew Morahan
    • Writer
      • Michael Cooney
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews12

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    7hgn2001

    Infectious

    A number of reviews of this film mention "late night" and I think it's quite suitable for that kind of viewing. That's how and where I found it. I happened to be sick as a dog with a bad cough/cold, spending the overnight in a hotel not far from work due to a snow/ice storm that prevented me from driving home. Waking up in the middle of the night to calm my cough, I turned on the TV somewhere just after this film had recently started on a cable channel.

    The story was off-balanced, weaving in and out of alternate realities, memories, hypnosis, and an overarching crime drama. It seemed a total mess, yet like a train wreck, it made me want to keep watching. Unfortunately, the ravages of my cold had me drifting off back to sleep before I could see where it was all leading.

    That led me to wanting to find a re-broadcast or find it on home video. The best I could do in the early age of DVDs was to locate a VHS tape of it to finally see it all the way through. It made a lot more sense when I watched the whole thing, though it's still not what you'd call a great movie.

    Still, something about it raises it above other 'bad' movies, so I've rated it a perhaps generous 7 out of 10 for its fascination factor.
    2tamander-2

    A strain on the brain

    If this film is an accurate display of J. Smits acting skills, I think he made a big mistake leaving television. Hasn't he watched any films "starring" David Caruso, especially "Cold Around the Heart"? Along the lines of acting ability, what about Mary-Louise, she has done much, much better. Yes, it is a terrible script, ineptly edited, and totally lacking in continuity, but skilled actors can and have overcome similar obstacles. A very big disappointment.
    8rbrb

    Very Good Mind Games!

    This is the kind of film one initially selects to make up the numbers from video rental.....only to discover an under-rated entertaining and enjoyable movie!! The opening sequence of the police arriving at a dark and rainy house wherein the "wife" has committed murder.......or is it??....and the remainder of the film seeks to unravel what really happened....OK...the film is a bit "campy"...but has good editing and dialogue.....professional acting.....often humorous......and the very last scene with the facial expression is one of the best of its' kind......definitely worth watching.....deserving at least a 7 or an 8!
    Everum

    Much better this time around

    If you remember the writer of this piece, it's the same guy who wrote and directed the agonizing garbage 'Jack Frost'. Much better this time around with this. I enjoyed it and was worth the time to see to it's finish. The plot's a bit confusing and there were evident holes but Mary-Louise's protrayal of her character bails'em out. Decent enough to earn my 7 rating.
    moviegal-11

    A Must See!!!!

    A thoroughly realistic interpretation of how Hypnosis can be really done. The plots (which I am not going to spoil by detailing here) are well worth watching the whole movie for. I saw this movie on cable one night by accident and bought it on VHS shortly afterwards as I was impressed by it. Any hypnosis fanatics out there MUST SEE this movie. Without a doubt it is the best around.

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    • Trivia
      Filmed for a theatrical release but was released straight-to-video instead.
    • Goofs
      In most U.S. courts, testimony given while under hypnosis is not admissible as evidence; it is too easy for a subject under hypnosis to be influenced by the hypnotist. Hence, so-called "hypnotically-refreshed" testimony is considered unreliable in a court of law.

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    • Release date
      • April 24, 1999 (South Korea)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mente asesina
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alva Motion Pictures
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Evergreen Entertainment
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    • Budget
      • $4,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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