Memories of Murder (1990 film)

1990 film by Robert Lewis

For the 2003 South Korean film, see Memories of Murder.

Memories of Murder

VHS and DVD cover

Genre| Action
Crime
Thriller
Teleplay by| John Harrison
Nevin Schreiner
Story by| John Harrison
Directed by| Robert Lewis[1]
Starring| Nancy Allen
Vanity
Robin Thomas
Theme music composer| Joseph Conlan
Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
Production
Producer| Robert Michael Lewis
Editor| Brian Q. Kelley
Running time| 104 minutes
Production companies| Houston Lady Productions
Viacom Productions
Original release
Network| Lifetime Television Network
Release| July 31, 1990 (1990-07-31)

Memories of Murder (also known as Passing through Veils[2]) is a 1990 American action–crime television film starring Nancy Allen, directed by Robert Lewis[3][4] and written by John Harrison.

Memories of Murder is the first of many original films that would be produced for the Lifetime Television Network,[5][6] and, due to its popularity, would subsequently be released on VHS and DVD on July 31, 1990. Actress Vanity co-stars.[7][8][1] The film was shot in British Columbia.

## Plot

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Jennifer (Nancy Allen) is a woman who is suffering from amnesia to the extent that she does not even recognize her husband and daughter. Extremely confused and tormented, she desperately seeks to piece together her life and, in doing so, stumbles upon some startling secrets from her shadowy past. She discovers that a female killer connected to her from her earlier life is intent on stalking her and seeking revenge by killing her and her family.

## Cast

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* Nancy Allen as Jennifer Gordon/Corey
* Nick Benedict as Mr. Bates
* Olivia Brown as Brenda
* Linda Darlow
* Don S. Davis
* Jerome Eden as Store Manager
* Robyn Simons as Amy
* Robin Thomas as Michael
* Vanity as Carmen

## Critical reception

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Chris Willman of the Los Angeles Times called the film "amazingly pedestrian" in terms of its mystery.[9] Daniel Ruth of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote that he "couldn't keep track" of what was happening in the plot.[10] Ken Tucker of the Entertainment Weekly gave it a "D" grade, saying, "Memories of Murder is full of romance-novel dialogue".[8]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Memories of Murder". TCM database. Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved February 16, 2016.
2. ^ Thomas Riggs (2005), Contemporary Theatre, Film and Television, Gale Research Company, ISBN 9780787690373
3. ^ "Toronto", Hollywood Reporter, 311, 1990
4. ^ "Memories of a Murder (1990)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved August 31, 2010.
5. ^ "NANCY ALLEN STARS IN A LIFETIME FIRST" – Orlando Sentinel
6. ^ "A Lifetime of `Memories'" - Chicago Tribune[dead link]
7. ^ "Vanity (singer)", Jet, 78 (20): 62, 27 Aug 1990
8. ^ a b ""TV Review: Memories of Murder" - Entertainment Weekly". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2010-08-28.
9. ^ "TV REVIEW Temporary Amnesia No Excuse for Forgettable `Memories of Murder'" – Los Angeles Times[dead link]
10. ^ "Lifetime's movie, Norville's `Sex'lack excitement" - Chicago Sun-Times

## External links

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* Memories of Murder at IMDb