Elizabeth Huddle Movies
- 1985
The messages referred to in the title are those conveyed on a Ouija board. The heroine (Kathleen Beller) conjures up these messages, which indicate that her future happiness is gravely in doubt. In point of fact, the words she spells out on the board are I-AM-GOING-TO-KILL-YOU. A mystery figure from the woman's past intends to fulfill this prophecy--with a dagger. Material like this only works if the producers have faith in it; Deadly Messages appears to have been made by people who found the premise amusing. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1985
A group of high-school science students are assigned to "parent" an egg for a full week. The students are subsequent thrown into a tizzy when the egg hatches prematurely. Although the assignment goes awry, the results are quite salutary vis-à-vis the blossoming relationship between students Sara (Justine Bateman) and David (James McNichol). The irreplaceable Mary Wickes is also starred in this ABC Afterschool Special. ~ Rovi
- Starring:
- Justine Bateman, Mary Wickes, (more)
- 1985
- R
In a standard story of a band's rise to popularity broken by drugs and tragedy, the friendship of the band members is tested to the limits. Donnie (Scott McGinnis) has started a band and wants his friend Richie (Roger Wilson) to join and help them put together a winning sound. Richie overcomes his dislike of one of the group members, starts playing with them, and soon they are on the way to stardom. But their sleazy manager has been getting Donnie hooked on drugs, and when an overdose kills the young bandleader, Richie is devastated. His girlfriend Beth is there for him, but for the rest of the band, their grief takes on a violent edge as they begin to connive to avenge Donnie's death. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- Roger Wilson, Jill Schoelen, (more)
- 1983
Much against her better judgment, unlicensed midwife Olivia Allen (Lynn Hamilton) assists in the emergency delivery of an illegal immigrant's baby. When the child dies, the authorities charge Olivia with second degree murder. Her curiosity aroused by the subsequent similar deaths of several other infants, Olivia's friend Dr. Katherine Reed (Elizabeth Huddle) prevails upon Quincy (Jack Klugman) to help solve the mystery and clear Ms. Allen's name. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- 1983
Mariette Hartley portrays Candy Lightner, the founder of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, in this made-for-television movie produced and written by Michael Braverman. After her daughter is killed by a drunk driver in a hit-and-run accident, Lightner forms M.A.D.D. to enact legislation curbing the spread of alcohol-related driving. ~ John Bush, Rovi
- Starring:
- Mariette Hartley, Paula Prentiss, (more)
- 1980
Elizabeth Huddle plays a Vermont widow suffering from terminal cancer. As hard as it is for Huddle to condition herself to her fate, it is twice as difficult for her brooding lover (Christopher Lloyd), her sister (Leslie Paxton) and her daughter (Laurie Prange). The film studies not only the individual reactions of those around the dying woman, but also how her cancer affects the intertwining relationships. Director Michael Roemer, had previously helmed a similarly-themed documentary, titled simply Dying. Pilgrim Farewell was first presented as the PBS American Playhouse entry of March 23, 1982. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Elizabeth Huddle, Christopher Lloyd, (more)
