James E. Hurd Jr. Movies
In this supernatural thriller, a woman believes that a visitor from another dimension is trying to guide her into a sinister mystery. Feeling lonely after her daughter leaves home for college, Claire (Michelle Pfeiffer) begins to sense that something is wrong in her house, and feels a spirit is trying to contact her. At first her husband Norman (Harrison Ford), a scientist doing research in genetics, attributes her paranormal beliefs to stress or possibly a nervous breakdown, and sends her to a psychiatrist (Joe Morton) who puts no more stock in Claire's stories than does Norman. While Claire's contention that someone or something sinister is afoot leads her down a number of blind alleys, in time she becomes convinced that the mysterious happenings at her home are somehow connected to the disappearance of a woman who was a student at the nearby college -- and bore a striking resemblance to Claire. What Lies Beneath marked the debut of screenwriter Clark Gregg, whose script is based on a story by himself and Sarah Kernochan; the supporting cast includes Diana Scarwid as Claire's best friend Jody, and James Remar and Miranda Otto as a contentious couple living next door. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, (more)
- 1995
Megan Follows leaves her Anne of Green Gables TV persona behind to portray Lila Nolan, a young Boston-based nurse who is suspected of mercy killing. Two of Lila's elderly patients have died under mysterious circumstances, and now she has arrived in Cabot Cove to provide home care for ailing Maggie Saunders (Audra Lindley)--who happens to be the best friend of Jessica Fletcher (Angela Lansbury). Be assured that murder will soon rear its ugly head, and that Jessica will find herself in the position of defending Lila against a false charge. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1993
Jessica (Angela Lansbury) is shocked when her computer technician is murdered--and even more so when it turns out that the dead man was actually a rookie cop, working undercover. Investigating the situation, Jessica forms a strong bond with the late cop's veteran partner. At the same time, the murderer plans to strike again...and this time the target may be the victim's girlfriend. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
A reluctant drug dealer looking to get a fresh start in life finds himself instead getting in deep over his head in this fact-based crime drama from director Sid Kali. Tommy Jones slings dope on the East Coast as a means of making some quick cash, but when a rival kingpin attempts to have him ripped off and rubbed out, Tommy and his wife Yolanda are forced to flee for California. Once there, the desperate drug dealer quickly goes to work for his ill-tempered, drug-dealing cousin. The situation quickly begins to unravel, however, when Tommy is forced to take a shipment of crystal meth on consignment from a volatile Latino gangster, and a secret from his wife's past threatens to follow the desperate couple far across state lines. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Jerome A. Hawkins, Tim Beachum, (more)
