Murder By The Book

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  • NR
  • 1987
  • 1 hr 40 min
  • 5.3  (210)

Murder By The Book is a 1987 mystery-thriller film directed by Mel Damski and starring Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, and Christopher Murney. The movie is set in a small college town where a series of murders take place, and the only clue to the identity of the killer is a list of names contained in a book. Hays plays Jeffery Wilder, a mystery writer who starts investigating the murders after finding out that his name is on the list.

The movie begins with a series of murders that take place in the college town of Wainwright. The first victim is a young woman named Karen, who works at the local bookstore. Her murder is followed by the killing of a college professor named Arthur. The police are baffled by the killings, which seem to be random and without any motive. However, Jeffery Wilder, a mystery writer who lives in the town, becomes intrigued by the case when he discovers that his name is on a list found in Karen's bookstore.

As Jeffery begins to investigate the case, he is introduced to Jennifer, a former student of Arthur's, who is now a teaching assistant. Jennifer is beautiful and intelligent, and she quickly becomes a love interest for Jeffery. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jennifer is also a suspect in the case.

Jeffery and Jennifer team up to try and solve the case and discover the identity of the killer. Along the way, they encounter a host of quirky characters, including a stalker named Max, who becomes a prime suspect in the case. They also uncover a web of deceit and betrayal that leads them to suspect just about everyone in the town.

As the movie progresses, Jeffery becomes more and more obsessed with solving the case, even as his own life is put in danger. He becomes convinced that the killer is someone he knows, and he grows increasingly isolated as he tries to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Jennifer becomes increasingly frustrated with Jeffery's behavior, and she begins to doubt his sanity.

The climax of the movie takes place in a dark and stormy night, where Jeffery finally confronts the killer in a dramatic final showdown. The identity of the killer is revealed in a surprising twist that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.

Overall, Murder By The Book is an engaging and suspenseful thriller that will keep viewers guessing until the very end. The performances of Hays and Stewart are particularly noteworthy, and the film is well-directed and well-written. Fans of mystery-thrillers will definitely want to add this movie to their watch list.

Murder By The Book is a 1987 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.3.

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  • Release Date
    1987
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 40 min
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (210)
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